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Students Without grant, no funds for Project fight for Transformation Housed in the Women's tions plus supplies. Student Affairs. The office agreed Whipple said. Center, the Transformation The victims advocate salary is last year to continue to partially "We had temporary money their rights Project cuts could be Project — which provides set at $35,344 for this year with fund the victim advocate posi- and when you have that, it's just By Bob Moser sign of tough times services for victims of sexual the program's community edu- tion if the grant was renewed. that, it's temporary," he said. COPT cmtr and domestic violence — was cator to receive $36,717 and a The funds came from leftover "Any grant funded positions .... ahead, officials say created four years ago as a $20,636 salary for a part-time "salary savings" from the previ- the funding is only guaranteed For the participants in today's fully-funded program at the project coordinator, according ous year, Whipple said. for (he length of the grant." Student Rights Awareness lair, By Kara Hull i hihiersity dirough a gram from to records from the Office of "Ideally, what we'd like to do, if Right now Student Affairs, revolutionary thought will be NEWS EDITOR (he U.S. Department of lustice. Finance and Administration. we didn't have a budget crisis, is along with every other division carried from the classroom into When the federal j;i>vcriiment When the govemmen( reduced But with Student Affairs look- fund the position," he said. "But on campus, is worried about the community. Hopped funding the University's the amoun( of the grant two ing at as much as $1.2 million we don't have that luxury. It's sort next year's numbers, Whipple Students in Unda Pertusati's liansformalion Project ear- yean ago, the Office of Student in cuts with the start of the fiscal of cruel... but we just don't have said. His office is looking at lay- Ethnic Studies 201 course — Her this year, the hope was that Affairs stepped in, funding year on July 1, 2005, the office the funds." offs and other cuts like restrict- Ethnicity and Social Movements BGSU would pick up the tab. about 50 percent of the salary can't afford to help a program Once grant funding is lost, ed hours at the Union or the — were encouraged to s(ep But it can't. And because of this, lor the program's victim advo- that has been denied the major- it's not unusual for universities Student Recreation Center. outside the boundaries of a 50- (he program will fold Dec 31, cate, with the grant covering ity of its funding, said Edward to remove their funding if they minute class period and apply leaving the staff of three Jobless the costs of the other two posi- Whipple, vice president of can't take on the whole program, what they have learned to the PROJECT. PAGE 3 real world. "All (oo often students come into a classroom and feel no social responsibility when they leave the room," Pertusati said. "This class provides an opportu- Health care for nity to put what they've learned RBBON CUTTING into real action that means some- thing to them." The Student Rights Awareness students a concern I air will be open to the public todav from 10 am. to 4 p.m. in By Laren Weber er prevents (hem from being 101 Olscamp Hall. USG REPORTER imderinsured. I gelnian said. In targeting their issues of con- A mandatory student health i hehaidwatveraddsan ele- cern, each group has chosen a insurance program with a hard ment of education and what problem that they feel should not waiver has the potential to pro- things you should look for to only concern themselves, but the tect students from unexpect- ensure that you have a good University student body as well. ed or anticipated health care health insurance plan," he said. FOOD FREEDOM FIGHTERS situations, if Implemented ai The Student Health Services Any BGSU student with a meal the University deals with 150 to 200 students plan has most likely been con- Or. Glenn Egeunan, direc- on a daily basis who struggle fronted with the limitations that tor and physician-in-chiel at with costs of the services and come with Flexfunds. which limit Student Health Services, would whethei or not they can afford how much of a student's meal like to know thai all students on to stay in school. plan can be spent in one place. campus have adequate health "I've seen too many people I ive students have come togeth- insurance coverage while the) put (heir academic careers on er to fight what they feel is a far are away from home. hold. Fgelman said. too restrictive rule. "In the ideal world, the ihe Immediacy of trying to Food Freedom Fighters have a iiimeisiiv would mandate start ihe program is a result of distinct goal locked in their sights: health Insurance tbi all stu- the rising costs of health care The end of Flexfunds. dents, and whether it would be nationwide "I think the school's controlling a soft or haul vvaivci system "I think il's more necessary too much of students' money." is something for discussion," in iw than ever because the cost II F member Brad Wagner said. Egelman said "Personally. I'd of health care is rising at double Through the creation of an like m see a hard waiver." digit inflationary rates and stu- informational website, distribu- The difference between dent incomes are not." Egelman Brian McRoberts BCNew tion of flyers and the collection of the two is that the soft waiver said. "The sooner it gets done. BG ON MAIN: Jeff Nelson, store director, right, and Mayor Quinn, left, at the grand opening ol petition signatures this fall, FFF prevents students from being BG on Main. Mayor Quinn took part In the ribbon-cutting during the celebration. uninsured and the hard waiv INSURANCE. PAGE 3 AWARENESS, PAGE 2 World AIDS Day promotes awareness around campus By Angela L. Goner AIDS QUILT SECTION Oec.1 MANAGING EDITOR AIDS Action Council It is a day that recognizes the DISPLAY SCHEDULE Church ol the Open Door nearly 38 million individuals who Deal-11 43275 Telegraph Road have contracted HIV/AIDS in Etyria. Ohio die last 24 years of its existence. Kent State Univ.- Stark Campus/ Memorializing dtose who have Spectrum Campus Center Dec. 1 - 3 died and supporting those who Miami University are living with the disease. World 6000 Frank Ave.NW Canton. Ohio Robert E. & Martha Hull Lee All )S 1 )ay has promoted interna- Gallery tional awareness of HIV/AIDS for Deal - 2 Hiestand Hall, 401 Maple Ave. the past 17 years. Oxford, Ohio In commemoration of this University of Cincinnati Great Hall, 455 Steger Student day, the Student Union will Dec. 1 - 2 become part of another nation- Life Center Lourdes College wide event, "A Day without An." 2801 Main St. Display Site: Franciscan Center This program was created in Cincinnati, Ohio 6832 Convent Blvd. 1989 in response to the AIDS crisis, said Kim Jacobs, associate Deal Sylvania. Ohio director for programs and ser- Case Western Reserve University vices for the Union. Specifically, Center lor Women Deal "it is to make the public aware 309 Thwing Center, CWRU Kent Slate University, Trumbull that AIDS could touch every- 10900 Euclid Ave. Campus one," lacobs said. Cleveland, Ohio Technology Building Rotunda Staff members in the Union will 4314 Mahoning Ave. NW cover every piece of an through- Deal Warren, Ohio out the building with white cloth J P Morgan Chase and paper and attach an AIDS Chase Home Finance Deal ribbon to them. Signs will also Commununity Development and J P Morgan Chase be posted around the pieces to Events Jessica Beck /J P Morgan Chase help explain the event and to 3415 Vision Drive 800 Brooksedge Blvd. give further information about and Westerville, Ohio the cause. 1111 Polaris Parkway Building The Wellness Connection will Columbus, Ohio Jan. 27. 2005 also be contributing dieir time Kent State University today to educating students on Kent, Ohio prevention. Members of Bacchus Gamma, a peer education net- red AIDS awareness ribbons and aloud names of inc'ividuals who work, will host a table in the condoms. In addition, they will have died. aidiyrttori Union Lobby where they will be be silling red ribbon suckers in "It |AIDS] needs to raise aware- PATCHWORK: Four blocks of the AIDS Memorial Quilt will be displayed throughout Ohio during the upcoming handing out packets filled with efforts to raise funds for AIDS ness, it is one of the leading killers months in honor of World AIDS Day. HIV/AIDS testing information, research, along with reading AIDS. PAGE 2
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FOR ALL THE NEWS VISIT WWW.BGNEWS.COM 2 Wednesday. December 1,2004 WWW.BGNEWS.COM Events held in honor of AIDS Day AIDS, f ROM PAGE 1 inSytvania. Ml is. said lulie Rhoads, execu and a gieatei sense that they Beginning yesterday and end tiie director of the \ \\n S will live longei lues However, foi peopleoui age. Motol people ing tomorrow, the college will Projeci Foundation thai spun as HIV/AIDS misses the line .in' affected In this disease, nol host a section nl the panel never MIIS the Quilt from the homosexual to het- only those thai ate Infa led," In circulation before. it's important lust because erosexual communities, the Bacchus Gamma advisor Allison "I he piece has been put the Quill is a reflection of life In rate ol infection is still on Langenhop said, togethet b) inmates in a pris- the age of All's, it is a visceral the use. loday, women have i \ i-iA hour, neari) 250 people on in New Vbrk in memory ol reminder of all thai we lost, thai tin- Ingliesl late ol infection between the ages of 15 and -I those who lost their live-, in we line and what we need to do among all demographics in the .ire infected with HIV, according \ilis in that communit) to fight this disease," she said. us., Rhoads said in ,i ( NN special Report, "RU+: loyce Litten, chairperson foi Sections oi the Quilts panels As a result ol the chang- VLookal HIV/AIDS today." uid the social wink departmenl ai travel throughout the U.S. 365 ing demographics and the iii the lo.ooii new infections ol Lourdes College. days a year with close to i,ooo- increased nsk foi a larger num- the disease ever] year in the n.s.. I he \!i)s Memorial Quilt 1.500 individual displays each hei oi individuals, education more than hall an- people undei began in 1988 In Cleve tones, a year, Rhoads said and awareness are that much the age of 25. San I rancisco gaj tights activ- "Now more than ever as pen more important. \n additional vehicle used isi. |ones It.ul wanted to give pie's interest and understanding "I'm man) who have grown to educate and raise awareness a memorial to those who have wanes, having the Quill out at up With I IIV. Ml IS as a par! ol' of the disease is the AIDS died ol the disease, ami to help multiple times during the yeai the culture, you become jaded Memorial Quilt Last year, a 12x12 people understand the impact is vital!) important - reminding with the issue; indeed there is so panel of the Quilt "as shown in it has on society, according to us thai testing is important," she much need lor continued atten- the Union during World \n>s aidsquilt.org. s.iid. the Quill helps put mes tion,' Litten said. "More than Day. Today, other universities in The Quill current!) stretches sage out there. lo acknowledge the loss, but a Ohio will have a chance to rep 51.3 miles it laid end to end. and Within the last two decades, need foi continued attention aidsquilt.org resent the met 83,000 names on weighs over 54 tons. Additionally, treatment for the disease has and energj to promote a cure BANDING TOGETHER; Conclusion of the Unfolding Ceremony at the the Quilt. it represents onrj 17.5 percent of left many who have heen and continue services lor Ihose 1996 Display of The AIDS Memorial Quilt on The National Mall in In particular, Lourdes College those who have died ol' IIIV; Infected with less Tear ol death who have the disease." Washington. DC.
Student Rights Awareness Fair set to rally support for campus issues today in 101 Olscamp Hall
AWARENESS. FROM PAGE 1 availability from one semester to jusi to throw them away later." for fair representation from the awarded to members of his offk e being targeted unfairly," said the next, and new editions of text- STUDENTS FOR RELIGIOUS I Iniversitv'sdining services. stall was a direct result ul pies RNRI membei lontae Pratt hopes to show campus admin books each yeai are both promi- EQUALITY "Our focus is getting a kitch- sure applied by the University's Whether oui cars are pulled istialion thai an overwhelming nent reasons that students have Universit) students whose reli- en or dining space where these Classified Stall Council. over, events are broken up majority ol University students trouble selling their textbooks at gious beliefs do not fall in line religious diets can be met," While acknowledging the oi we are questioned about want the freedom to eat wher- the end of a semester, with Catholicism or Christianirj kandel said. watchdog role thai CSI lias our activities." ever and whenever they choose. Buy-Or-Not-To-Buj is working may feel that their customs and In order to generate Support played for Universit) students, Mondays inarch was deemed I ven (hough administrators toward a requirement of profes- practices have nol been rec- front like-minded students on Show Me The Money member a success b) RNRI allei campus d to vin\ I lexfunds in the sors to inform then students on ognized in the campus dining campus, si RE has concentrated liachael Easier can see important police agreed In an open forum past, 111 member Will Young the lirsi i\,\\ ol i lass on whelhei facilities. Students For Religious on the circulation ol petitions to steps thai still need to be taken. meeting in the coming weeks hopes that an overwhelming or not the course and required Equality came together out ol campus groups which hold reli- I he next step should lie to where students can report past nunihei ol sign,mires will help textbooks will be bought back al this common frustration gious affiliations, the) have also look at some ol the faculty posi instances of ra< ial profiling amplify the dissatisfied voice ol the end of the semester. i heiyl Kandel, a member of reached outside the University lions," Easier said, "and dci ide il RNR! will not rest on theii lau- the student body. According II 11 lei 11 lisi in. know si iti, saul she was drawn to the community in an attempt to those people are doing the work rels while campus police mull Well win because we pay ing ibis ahead ol time would goals of the group alter experi- build coalitions with religious necessar) forthdi salarj uvii the rnore than 200 signatures theii salaries," Voting said, "and allow students to make an edu- encing the restrictions on cam- groups in neighboring cities, Further development oi a stu- collected |usl a few days before paying customers should get cated decision on wbethel or pus thai only a religious minor- SHOW ME THE MONEY dent-based review board is the Ihanksgiving break According to what they want.'' not they will even buy an expen- it) I.ices During light economic linn's goal s\i IM hopes to accomplish Pratt, the group will continue col- BUY-OR-NOT-TO-BUY sive textbook, or would allow "I joined beiause I have not iced at the state level, the decrease in "If llSli were allowed 10 lecting sign.nines and testimoni- II MIII ve grown frustrated over them the opportunity to share the overwhelming dominance ol funding given to public universi- approve expense decisions als Im as long as il lakes. required textl ks not being with classmates. the Christian religion on cam ties like BGSU has required stu- before they wenl into effect, stu- "We don't just want tu talk bought hack lor the following University senior Amanda pus," Kandel said dents to shoulder added financial dents would have a much bigger about this," I*i;itI said, "we want semester, you are not alone. \ Sharpe seemed hopeful thai pro lewish. Muslim and Hindu burden. I he members ol show voice on where money goes." to do something about il group of I'eitusati's students lessors could be required to share dietary prat lices call foi sinci Me I he Money believe that the Easlei said. \s a whole, the live student banded together to form Buy-Or- this information with students in adherence to the preparation of University's administration has REASON NOT RACK! groups have followed a develop Mot- lb-Buy, and are pushing lor the future, even ii it bun profits al Ii 11 ii loud, kandel said, as well as not shared a fair amount oi the tine ol the groups al today's mental path thai then professoi accountability Bom professors, the local bookstores, the sanitation ol the environment cost, and wanl to rally support foi Awareness I air have been in the Pertusati had ho|xii they disi ov teachers fail to understand "Ihey probably wouldn't sell 11 is prepared in and utensils used a more hard-nosed icview pro- news quite recently. Reason Nol er. One ol application and action the financial burden students as many books.' sharpe said, so lo cook it. cess ol all financial decisions that Race!, who led a student inarch on the knowledge they have deal with, BOMTB member MOte they [bookstores] wouldn't like students I or Religious I .quality are made. on Monday, are trying to put a taken Iroinhei lessons. Dennison said, in reference to that But we pay enough for our sbaie the frustration that campus In late September of this year, stop to racial profiling by campus "Foi me," she said, "education the high cost of textbooks thai education right now, and its pret residents W)K> follow these dietary President Sidney Ribeau's repeal police. is useless unless you're going to can not be sold back later. tv wasteful to make us buv books practices feel, and are pushing ment of controversial raises \\e feel that minorities are do something, with it." 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PROJECT. FROM PAGE 1 to faculty, staff, alumni and their families. The service "In a budget crisis we also provides the only advocate have to lake care of our perma- for batlered women in the nent employees, so that's what county, Krueger said, though we're faced with right now," other services for rape victims he said. "Nothing is definite, but are available. we have to have some reductions. "People are surprised that I'm pretty emphatic, though, now thai the Igrant] funding that at least in the Student Affairs was cut, the University area, that we minimize the wouldn't fund the rest," Krueger impact on students." said. With tight budgets, the It's a concern thai CraigVickio, Office of Academic Affairs, which director of the Counseling oversees the Women's Center, Center on campus, shares. The can't afford to fund the Center has referred students to Transformation Project either, the "very helpful resource' for said John Polkins, provost and specially care. vice president of academic "Mining a victim's advocate affairs. The office has been help- on campus has served as a ing to fund part of the salary for wonderful adjunct to our the Center's secretary, but can't counseling services," he said. do any more. "1 believe thai the Transformation "We're really very sad that Project has helped to it's not continuing. It's a great contribute to the wellbeing and program," he said. "On a success of our students." Brian McRobertsBG News temporary basis, we've been Though Vickio's hesitant HOLIDAY FUN: Danni Boyd. Krishna Mutgi, and Liesl Dye. left to right, learn how to make gingerbread houses at the How 2 Workshop able to pay Ithe secretary's sal- to estimate the amount at the Union. aryl, but there was never an of increased traffic the expectation that we could or Center may see when the should pay the whole thing." It,information Project ends, And in fact Student Affairs he knows the program will be wasn't obligated to help out as it missed. The (.enter, with six Rising health care costs result in new insurance proposal did, Folkins said. full-time psychologists, already "It's a good deed. They tried to sees about 650 students each INSURANCE, FROM PAGE 1 Columbus implemented the themselves in financial crisis, Student Medical ( enter ai ill. help out." he said. \ear in more than 4.000 coun- program threeyears ago lohnson said. Students must provide the Mary Krueger, director seling sessions. thebettei off we'll be." When students register for "Students have lo drop out ol name of their insurance com- of the Women's Center, says "It's difficult to estimate A change like this could take classes, they are automatically school and are not being sue pany, phone numbei and a the University has been "quite how discontinuing the project up to a year before it is enforced, enrolled lor the student health Cessful," she said. We've also policy identification number generous" in its partial fund- will impact the number of Inn will benefit the University, Insurance, said Amy lohnson, seen instances where students to be waived from the plan. ing of the program while the studentsweseein theCounseling Egelman said Student Health Insurance send ambulances away because I'ournier said. government aims to "wean" (cnier," Vickio said. I "li has potential to ensure less Coordinator at OSU, they know that they, dorrt have "Students can do this by bring- programs like the Transformation would imagine that no longer financial hardship and ai the "Students who have other health insurance. ing their insurance information Project off federal support having an on-campus adv< KM: same tune bring the cosl down insurance indicate thai they The student heahh insur- to the medical center or while to stand on their own. program would make it neces- for people who already have stu- wain to waive the student ance policy at the Univcrsiiv ol registering online," she said. Continuing to look for oilier sary for us to rely more heav- dent health insurance." he said, health insurance and complete Ioledo is similar to the one at Hie reasoning behind start- grants, Krueger hopes to get the ily on the community's SAAI1 "it's not a sexy topic, but II you the online waiver and the fee osu and the one that Egelman ing this policy at 111 is student program up and miming again program ... In my percep- don't have insurance, it could be is immediately dropped." would like IO see implemented retention rates, which is within a year. tion, many of our University's a problem." she said. at the University consistent with OSU and lor now. the loss of the leaders are quiteconcernedwith Mandatory student health Multiple reasons exist that Once students register fol the University. victim advocate position is students'wellbeingandtheiisui Insurance programs with a made the change In student six in more on campus credit " loo many people become causing the most concern cess. Unfortunately ... we're lin- hard waivet ahead) exist at the health insurance necessary hours, they are enrolled in the ill oi injured and have to drop among supporters of the ing extremely challenging times Ohio State University and the to OSU. student health insurance, said inn oi school because of medi- program. Krueger said. The economically, times that llniveisiiy nt Ioledo. Students who didn't have lish FOumier, Health Insurance cal costs," Fournier said. "Having advocacy service typically sees necessitate cutbacks and that Ohio Siato University In adequate coverage found and Billing Coordinator at the the insurance helps out" about 100 individuals, the require us to consider very majority of them students, innovative ways of generat- each year. Transformation ing funding and providing Project services are also open needed services DAILY ADVISING TIP 22nd f^nnttaf If you have trouble registering for a full schedule, consider alternate courses, use wait lists, and talk with your advisor as soon as possible. Sponsored by Advising Network MM mmm. 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Many are concerned In many sections of Iraq, bod- Uniied Scares, we wane to get our anil the United Stales a have threatened to boycott the Adnan Pachachi, on the other the dangerous environment in ies of Che newly formed Iraqi troops out of Iraq as quickly as little lesson: In countries with election if it is not postponed. hand, went together with 15 Iraqi many areas of the counCry make security force have been turning possible. questionable leadership, elec- (As a side note, last spring die political parties and called for a voting bodi physically and psy- up on the sCreels. This did occur The besc way Co do that is not tions are dangerously open to elections were planned to take delay. chologically challenging. in the past but not in the num- to create another mess and force fraud. place in October.) To many in this country, fix- In movies, Chere is always dial bers in which it is taking place Iraq into something it is not ready The CWO main Muslim sects in Iraq incerim prime minister ing Che Iraq "situation" is simple. dramatic moment when the now. for. Iraq, the Sunnis and the Shiites. Ayad Allawi has crawled out of We went in and defeaced Che evil president looks into the camera In Mosul as of this weekend, If we force an election thai are it) opposition as til when elec- his coy shell and said he does not ruler. Next we ceach those back- and says, "We don't negotiate U.S. troops have found 57 bodies lums ouc to be corrupc, govern- tions in the country should take believe postponing the election ward people about die fruifs of with terrorises." in and around the city in an eight- ment legitimacy will never take place will make the country much safer. democracy, aka. we force Chem Co The Shiites are using this day period. hold, and the insurgency will The Shiites. who make up But Allawi was hand-picked by hold an eleccion. Then we leave. scare tactic in their favor, say- Are the killers out to intimidate continue at the very least. about (it) percent of the popula- the United States, so whatever In reality, it's not so simple. ing that delaying the elections voters or che government? There In a worse-case, we could have tion, wan) the elections to lake he says is most likely biased Political parties have complained would signal to the terrorists is no way to tell. a ci\ il war on our hands. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR PEOPLE Falling victim to ON THE STREET pair of underwear thac have been in chere for more credit card usage Dorm bathroom left chan two weeks. How will you go about It has gotten so bad, that my RA had to have a doing your holiday AT ISSUE: As students begin to establish credit, debts disgusting all year from floor meeting just to address the issues with the can go through the roof with a spendthrift attitude. men on my floor, and our toilet paper was taken shopping? acts of immaturity away because some people decided to pee direcdy ■y brother often told on il, as well as post a picture of one of Che floor- me before 1 got into JEREMY . college and even at Living in I larshman-Bromfield is a great experi- males with che "He is waCching you" on ic. People M: DUBOIS times I've been in college, not ence because 1 know that I am sunounded by my cook chem off the walls, threw them on the floor to stress out about scholarships. Opinion Columnist academic peers, however, on the third floor, I'm and urinated on them. & I le informed me thai he would nut so sure it is all that great. This is die maturity of 3rd floor Bromfield men. 1 have a problem with bathing in che bathroom, rather take the loan approach almost Immediately after you I he third Hoot of the hall is a typical dorm for and I pay good money to use diat bathroom. I at to getting money needed for make the purchase because Che the most part. There is loud music blaring for most least deserve a sanitary place to bathe. And my fel- school rather than using valu- longer you take lo pay it off, the of die day, and our doors stay open when we play low floormates don't seem to understand common able time to apply for scholar- more money you end up paying it. There is talk about girls, and guitars. But one human respect, and they also don't seem to under- T0MMIEWARE ships he met all the qualifica- them. They always win and you thing that isn't so normal is die botde of pee sitting stand that if who ever is doing that does not stop, SOPHOMORE, tions for, but wouldn't receive always lose. in my hallway at dlis very moment, at 2:13 a.m. we all get charged for ic. for whatever reason. I recently lose Co Discover. MARKETINCVECONOMICS In the morning, 1 am sure when I walk into our To all Che janicors on dlis campus, 1 send my I totally understood his frus- I hey advertise that it pays to bathroom, there will be urine all over the floor. My apologies, especially if you have Co clean our badi- 7 bought it all trations, and it is very difficult for I Mscot er. but I believe that to be RA described it best when she told me chac ic was anyone to gradu- room because no person should have Co clean up online from Mexico. far from che truth. " like a cover of piss on the floor." wliac has been our balhroom this semester. ate from college "Every day we Hie mith is, you pay The shower stalls are disgusting 10 even think Imperialism at its finest." widiout having them to discover about. There is usually urine in chere as well as 10E AUFENTHIE any debt are bombarded whatever it is you pubic hair, and che smell is outrageous. There are a STUDENT I have loans like with want to discover. My millions of other monthly payments college students, advertisements were unusually and I know it will encouraging high due to transac- be a burden lo tion fees Discover pay them back us to spend assessed for, I'm one day soon; money we assuming, previous Resignation of Browns head coach however, every balances I hadn't t little bit of money don't have as paid off for purchas- PAUL NETTEY I've received from if spending es 1 made. Because of gives fans hope for future success FRESHMAN, PRE-MED grams and schol- this reason and their arships has truly money you "I'm going to shop in interest rates, I trans- been a blessing to ferred my remaining Five games are left for the Che Cleveland Browns will look don't have is a MATT Canada." me because I know high balance lo a Cleveland Browns sea- Co chree cop candidaces Kirk RIDDLE I don't have to pay good thing." differenc credit card son and already die hard Ferentz of Iowa, Nick Saban of thai back and can with a lower interest Browns fans are talking about LSU and Al Groh of Virginia. Any Guest Columnist use thai to cover the constantly rale and canceled the account the off-season. of these tiiree candidates would rising costs of tuition and related vvidi Discover. This is a reoccurring theme be better Chen soft spoken Butch Hurricanes), Bulch Davis never expenses. I wouldn't recommend that most Browns fans wish they Davis. brought in any special players. everyday we are bombarded Discover to anyone not oidy didn't have io deal with. Five out The Browns will be looking for Imagine: Bulch could have with advertisements encourag- because of my bad experiences of die six seasons the Browns a "players coach." Browns fans drafted the following: LaDanian ing us to spend money we don't with them, but also because it is have been back in the NI-'L they have a lot to look forward loo Tomlinson in 2001, Ed Reed have, as if spending money not as widely accepted as Visa or have been eliminated from play- in die upcoming years. A new in 2002 and Andre Woolfolk or you don't have is a good ching. MasterCard. By no means am I off contention in mid-November. head coach that will not ignore Eric Steinbach in 2003. Kellen I'eople call us daily Co encourage saying credit cards are evil. They For Cleveland sports fans yes- die offensive line problems and Wtnslow Ir was the exception, RANDY WIMBLEY us Co sign up for credit cards and can be, but only if people make terday's resigning of head coach bring some intensity to the team. but Butch still gave a second too much of dial is telephone them that way. Butch I )avis will change Che Also Kellen Winslow )r., Ryan SOPHOMORE, harassment, which just so hap- In most cases, credit cards aid leam's fortune for years Co come. sound pick to move up one slot Tucker, Courtney Brown, Sean BROADCAST JOURNALISM pens to lie a misdemeanor. us In the times when we don't The shocking news dial head in the 2004 draft. (ones will all be healchy. The Nevertheless, they continue to have any cash or don't want to coach Butch Davis will no Butch Davis's departure and Browns will also be looking for a "I'm doing it all on call in hopes thai we will want spend the cash we have. longer be with the team was signing of a General Manager significant draft pick in the 2005 their card. They know what they As college students, it is neces- announced Tuesday mourn- will help the talent of the draft. Their two main targets Christmas Eve." are doing, dial's for sure. sary for us Co establish credit at ing. This brought smiles to all Cleveland Browns. should be mammoth Cackle Alex The new generation of Browns College sCudencs are probably some point in time in our life if Browns backers across the coun- Barren of Florida St. or Ancrell che besc Cargel for credit card football is about to begin. Look we haven't already. Having credit try. The "southern razzle dazzle" Rolle, scud cornerback from companies. They probably figure coach has misled the Browns for young talented athletes on will come into play when we Miami. that most of us are in debt, so franchise for the past three and a the current Browns roster to start are trying lo get a car, house or The future of Che Cleveland what's a little more going Co hurt? half seasons. playing more. Michael Lehan, even something as little as a cell Browns has Co be a success. The To add to that, they'll give Butch Davis has done nothing Chris Crocker, Luke McCown phone Chac mosc of us probably city of Cleveland deserves a win- us oucxageously high credit but inject the Browns franchise and Kirk Chambers are all going already have had for a few years ner because they are Che best limits so we can buy many of with bad talent. Whether it was to get significant playing time for now. fans in all sports. our wants and needs. 1 used lo from bad draft picks or free the rest of the year. If you don't have a credit card, There has to be a light at Che think other things were worse, agenc signings (all chose Miami get one because it will come For the coaching vacancy end of Che tunnel for Che Browns. but I've reached the conclusion ALWYN REID in handy; just be sure to use it ChaC credil cards are a college wisely. If you already have credit SOPHOMORE, BUSINESS scudent's krypconice. Then again, established, be sure to make ADMINISTRATION Chat would only apply to those your payments on time and try who splurge with it and end up not to max the card out. Paper E-mail your columns and letters to "I'm gonna call my not paying it back in a timely and plastic make the world go manner, although some would round. 'associate'for some say that's the point. The only way CDs and DVDs." you can win with credil cards is E-mail Jeremy with comments [email protected]. to pay back the amount you owe [email protected]. 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December 1.2004 5 No 'thanks' to turkey, shopping So this is the holiday sea- "When's the last time son. There's Thanksgiving, JOSH your mom plopped a or "Turkey day" to the lay BENNER person. I don't know if I could - turkey down on the tell you how many times in the JustJoshin'Ya past five days I've had some- table in the middle of one say to me, "How was your the biggest shopping day of the the summer and said, Thanksgiving?" year. I don't understand why There's a funny joke at the And I'll say, "It was good, but they call it Black Friday. Seems 'Happy Bastille Day bottom of the page. Some I don't really like lurkey," and like it should be called Green everyone!'" Be sure to every single time the person Friday. A few people have said may disagree and say read tomorrow's has said, "Yeah, me neither." No to me, "No Josh, it's called that die reporter said. "Bui one of there's an unfunny joke at BG News Holiday one likes turkey, yet it's the sym- because there are huge crowds, the flaws with gift cards is the Gift Guide, where you bol of one of the most widely and it's bad for the shoppers." fact that people usually end up the bottom of the page. can find Matt Sussman's celebrated holidays in America. First of all, DUH! Second of spending more than what is on column on dangerous toys. That's pretty weird when you all, if it's so terrible for people the card." Who doesn't know think about it. That makes to go shopping because of the that?\Vhat odier clandeslined about as much sense as eating crowds, why go? It's not like secrets of the retail industry are Brussels sprouts for Sweetest anyone is holding a gun to their they going to tell us. "Free sam- Day, or liver for Secretaries Day. head. ples of foods are given in the And think about it, aside I see people on the news hopes thai people will like them, There's nothing in Kerfs pants from lunch meat, turkey is being interviewed, and they and dien buy die product?" something that you basically seem like they're having fun. Gift cards are always good to In going home this "Its a harsh reality have once a year. It's not like It's always the lead story on get for Christmas, But you know past weekend for the CHELSEA you have it every week, and the news too. They show a line what's even better than those? Thanksgiving holiday, I SNYDER for any child to then Thanksgiving rolls around, outside of a Circuit City at the Money. I like to think of il as a found myself snowed into my "Oh no, not turkey again, that's crack of dawn, and interview universal gift card. BG" News'Resident come to, knowing what we have every other parents' house by two inches of Barbie Doll Analyst the people who are out there. I honestly believe that the slush. In order to keep myself that no matter Thursday." I mean, think about It's Not News, when you really reason some people will give from going stir-crazy, I began how many Dream it, when's the last time your think about it; or at least, it's not gift cards instead of money to rifle through an assortmeni in, no matter how many mom plopped a turkey down the top slory... and yet, every is because they think giving of my childhood toys, I had an Princess Castle balconies they House Jacuzzis they on the table in the middle of single year, it is. And I live in a money seems kind of cold. intriguing conversation with canoodled on, Ken and Barbie lounged in, Ken die summer and said, "Happy suburb of Columbus. There is and like they didn't take the the See-and-Say, I realized the could never consummate their Bastille Day everyone!" no way that the biggest thing time to actually go out and gel futility of linker Toys, and I real- love. Ken could never satisfy and Barbie could Part of the reason for this is going on is people shopping. I something for you. I lonesdy, ized the sexual innuendo gold- Barbie. Despite those enor- never consummate the fact that it takes forever to mean, seems like there's gotta does anyone care? I mean, mine that is the Erector set. mous breasts, Barbie could make. My grandma starts thaw- be a murder, or a stabbing, or who would get money for But what's more, I found my never even remotely turn Ken their love." ing the bird after Labor day, something else. Christmas or their birthday, Barbie dolls And I was sudden- on. And as a woman, I feel this cooking takes about 27 hours Then the news docs these problems with men because and think "I low dare the) give ly flooded with harsh realities. to be a grave injustice. per pound, and there's that other stories, and they inter- me this money, this shows For starters, let's be real What makes the penis so I can't find one who looks as mystic dance you have to do to view all of these experts: good in color-coordinated a complete lack of effort on — Barbie looks like she belongs taboo? Does it possess so much honor Yelik, the pagan god of "Americans will spend 87 zillion their part. I don't rcalh even on Hugh 1 (ether's ami, not in more dignity than the female polyester outfits as Ken did. turkey. All of that for something bagillion dollars this holiday The problem isn't solely Ken's, want this." Especially when gift an innocent child's bedroom. breasts that it is worthy of con- that no one even likes (note: season." cards obviously took so much I'd half expect to find heron cealment? With (his in mind, I however. At ten, I investigated Grandma, that isn't a commen- And I have always wondered my brother's Gl loes and dis- thought and effort to pick up. < lincmax after midnight. And am offering a simple plea: tary on your turkey, I'm saying how they know this. Il would the worst is when you gel one i('s a proven fact of Barbie's I warn to sec Ken's penis covered they too lacked "goods". that's how it is for everyone). It be one thing if they told us last Gl )oe had gorgeous biceps lo some obscure place that you design that her breasts are so That's right. You heard me. It's just seems like an unnecessary year's numbers, but they tell never ever shop at. I once got out of proportion to (he res( of time Mattel stopped sheltering and a six-pack to die for, but burden. I submit Thanksgiving us this year's numbers before still lacked the essential quality agiftcardlolheloAnn Fabrics. her body thai if she were a real our youth, and started show- be turned into a Pheasant shopping season has really Completely pointless. woman, she would fall flat on ing us Ken's quivering loins. of manhood. No wonder he holiday. even started. that unnaturally perfect face. Perhaps they could markc( ii is always lashing out in anger. Then there's the day after I saw a "news" story dial was That guy had a lol of aggression E-mail Josh with comments But the real thing that both- as an accessory. On the same Thanksgiving. Black Friday, it's talking about gift cards, and [email protected]. ered me about my Barbie dolls shelf as Barbie's shoes and and resentment to burn, and — and this bothered me from career outfits, so shall be Ken's what better way to do it than an early age — is the anomaly detachable penis. from now with an M14? (ha( is (he Ken doll. I always on, Barbie's male companion So I have decided to boycott considered ken's lack of genita could be produced with a Mattel until my appetite for doll lia to be ominous. It was always penis-adaptable groin, and the penis is satisfied. It's time we as a little weird. I mean, here was accessory could simply snap women stood up and declared Barbie, with her humongous Into place. equal opportunity for indecent breasts, these super-sized According to a web site I exposure. In the meantime, sexual organs, and Ken just had found detailing the history the only sex dramas we can re- an Indiscriminate lump. of Barbie and Ken, Ken was enact in our toy chests are with Why was Barbie designed created with a "genilal bump" spare puzzle pieces or with such obvious equipment because a penis would pre- play-dough. while Ken was not? I MUM' veni his pants from fitting injustice at work. right. I have to refute (his claim I liehea is at tlie top oflier Ken received very little atten- — there are millions of men field in terms of doll genitalia tion in my Barbie Dreamhouse. among us (oday whose pants theory To find out more, e-mail What savvy six-year-old gave 111 hist fine while comaining a her at [email protected]. him the time of day? He was penis. Tha( is jus( a corporate equipped only widi dial vague cop-out And we deserve better. lump and that even vaguer, Ken and Barbie were insipid smile. I le was cursed the golden standard of the with the painted-on, plastic American dream, and I don't (igliry- whities. There was no think Ken's genilalia should be way he could ever play a role any different As a little girl, I in my ever-evolving Barbie sex grew up aspiring to be Barbie. drama if 1 couldn't even pretend lam soil holding out for that he was naked. hoi pink and turquoise dream house, and I'm wailing for a l('s a harsh reality for any Illustrated by Mattel White [email protected] child to come to, knowing that man who will blankly stare at no matter how many Dream me with that blank grin while House lacuzzis they lounged doing everything I say. I have THE TRUTH IS../ Breakfast vuCtifvSantos AS A MATTER 10:00AM—12:00PM OF FACT, Saturday, December 11, 2004 Lenhart Grand Ballroom YES WE 010 Bowen-Thompson Student Union CUT THE CHEESE. Tickets: $4 for children 2-8 years $6 for 8 years and older Includes buffet breakfast, keepsake photo with Santa, and children's crafts. ^iftWV io»^ MM MM. VOtl CAN EVEN TASTE IT. SEE. WE CUT For reservations call 419.372.7950 by EVERYTHING FRESH Id STORE - THE MEATS. THE VECC1ES. vm YEP. THE CHEESE TOO. IT MOKES FOR P SETTER SANDWICH. AND TRUTHFULLY. WE COULDN'T BE PROUDER. Monday, December 6, 2004. II LET THE TRUTH BE KNOWN. SERIOUS SANDWICH DELIVERY BGSU BGSU OWIN-THOMPSON & 1616 E.WOOSTER-419-352-7200 ■ STAFF COUNCIL STUDENT UNION BG SPORTS BIG 12 TITLE: SOONERS NOT LOOKING PAST 6-5 COLORADO. PAGE 8 B R I E F I N G MAC offensive POY goes to BG's Jacobs WEDNESDAY Bowling Grefin quarterback Omar lacobs was named the t9 December 1, Mui American i onference offensive player ol the year by 2004 the MAC media lacobs leads the nation this season In touchdown passes m www.bgnews.com/sports (36) and points responsible for (21.8 per game). He is also sec- BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY ond in total offense (357.1 yards pei game) and fourth in quar- terback rating (167.8). He became just the sixth sophomore to win the award and joins former BG players Paul Miles, Brian McClure and ! rik White as BG players to win the award. Football set to go bowling in a conference yesterday GMAC BOWL Brandon then asked bis play- BG bowl WHERE: Mobile. Alabama ingrj ii the) accepted the bid from the GMAC WHEN: December 22,2004 at Not a second later, center 7 p.m. Scon Mruczkowski replied. prayers "absolui IN BAM A WHO: Bowline Green (8-3) and The bowl bid caps off a si ason LE IN RAMA1 Memphis (8-3) ol great highs and almost insur- mountable lows foi the Falcons. get an TICKETS: Available now. Call "1 don't know ii great is the 877-BGSUTicket or visit word io describe ibis sea- LCONS BGSUFalcons online. Prices are son," Brandon said. "We got TIGERS $45 but students can pay $15 on io a shakj start, everybod) answer at the BG Ticket office. knew about the death ol Aaron Richardson, that was very tough for me. out co.lilies and our ELLIOTT By Elliott Schreiner players. Ms verj difficult as a n SCHREINER football program to overcome Old Blue Eyes The wail was supposed to be that." V longei and more agonizing. I be Falcons then came out I he past few weeks have been I iiikily forme Bowling Green just in days later and had a quite emotional forme football team, the wait to receive loss to Northern Illinois thai Not, not because its the a bowl bid ended just one week would've crushed a team with holidays and nobody loves me after losing to loledo in the iess character. [Momim still does and no, no) team's regular season finale Noi the Falcons. because my cat Larrj died Normally a team in BG's situ- "After the Northern loss out But rather because of the ation would be waiting it out team put togethei seven straight uncertaint) of the Bowling in see il they could earn an at wins in impressive fashion," Green football teams future. large bid. Brandon said. "Out offense led I lir iram played a great sea "ID gel a bid at ibis time to a the MAC in lour categories, our sc in. winning eight Kami's and prestigious bowl like the GM \( defense led in scoring defense embarassing some opposition Bowl really says a lot," BG bead most ol die way and our special see: Temple and Ball State and coach Gregg Brandon said. "Not teams was right up there." allowing some opponents to only for Bowling Green and our ibis years Ialcons bad close Steven Garner BG Ne*< save race in their last game at football program but for the Mid- to a dream season, bm their ulti- IT'S ABOUTTIME: BG head coach Gregg Brandon speaks at a press conference that announced the Falcons the Dovt as a MAC affiliate (1 American Conference.' mate goals were cut short when would play in the GMAC Bowl. The announcement came sooner than BG was expecting. shouldn't have to tell you who; It was announced in a press they lost to loledo last w, On top of this, Omar lacobs conference yesterdaj afternoon "The loledo j;ame. that's loss io loledo wasn't whal the one's month." Mruczkowski said. start preparations. had what he would grade as a that the Falcons would meel always a big game," BG quar- Falcons were looking lor. Now "NowweVegotone morechance The Falcons have exactly three B-. The sophomore is just 176 up with the Memphis Tigris at terback Omar lacobs said. "You the seniors get one last chance to finish offour great careers.' weeks to lirul out if they will go yards away from breaking losh the GMAC Howl in Mobile, Ala. don'i feel better aboul tl at a win to close out success- Now the team knows their out on a sour note or if they can i lanis' single season passing Decembei 22. bm you jusi have thai chance ful careers that have seen them mission, they jusi have to go mil overcome adversity one more yards record and should break Murraj Cape, chairman to play anothet game it's a become the only class n> win and accomplish it. time when they meet up with it in one more quartet of play of the GMAC Bowl made the Chance to give these seniors a eight games four years in a row "it's pretty cool," Brandon said. Memphis in Mobile. announcement to the media chance to go out winners again." .1 have ended like that, it "Now we've got a site, we've got I ickets are already on sale for and some members ol tbc team Finishing the season with a would've left a sour taste in evei v ■ an opponent and now we can the game BOWLING. PAGE 7 Basketball rolls past Penguins Achter perfect in By Danielle Tanner SPOB'S RtPORTER Falcons' victory The Bowling Green women's has ketball team is about to set oil By Ms UNI both sides of the ball, applying on a month-long toad trip, but P PIS R F PO RIF R last night the sqaud found that defensive pressure while con there was no place like home. At one point throughout an trolling the offensive tempo Hie Falcons easily defeated athlete's career, no matter of the game, and only turned Youngstown State 83-61. what level, they seem to have a the ball over one lime all game. The win provided a sense of game or performance in And several limes throughout redemption for lid, who bad fall- which il seems they can't do the game Achter looked more en to Youngstown Stale In both of anything wrong. like a fifth year senior than a their last two meetings, A near perfect game, however, true freshmen. The teams traded baskets for is few and far between and is "The more I practice the most of the first half, playing to iieiiniteiv noi expected from a more comfortable I'm going to a 22-22 tie with just over seven freshmen ill college. become in the system," Achter minutes left In the half. The Falcon freshmen Kate said It's going to take time for Falcons made the most of the Achter's Tuesday night's per- to learn it, but I think slowly Una! seven minutes with live BG formance, however, is as i lose but surely I'm gelling the hang players scoring in a 19-5 scoring to perfection as a point guard of it." run to end the half with a com- can have. With only four games of fortable 41-27 lead. The freshmen, who has aver- NCAA experience, Falcons The Falcons tenacious defense aged just over 6 points and 21 coach Kurt Miller was forced nine first hall turnovers, minutes per game, impressed with the while the Penguins shot an abys- led the Falcons "Kate was progress the young mal 27.6 percent. Meanwhile, the both offensively point guard has I alcon offense more than double and defensively in phenomenal made. Youngstown State's shooting per- the team's win over tonight. "Kate was phe- centage, with two players scoring Youngstown Slaie. nomenal tonight,' in double figures at the half and Coming off the She was Miller said. "She four players ending the game bench, Achter fin- tremendous was tremendous withal leasl ten points. ished with a game offensively and Pteshmen point guard Kate high 23 points. offensively made a lot of things tenter sparked the offense with Achter was perfect and made a happen with her perfect eight for eight shooiing from the floor in the penetration. Bui from the field and seven for eight first half, shooting lot of things as a coach 1 shooting from the charity stripe, 6-6, and went into happen was proud of Achter also bad live assists and the locker room her defensive four steals, committing only one leading the Falcons with her intensity on the turnover in 30 minutes of play with 13 points. penetration. ball. I really feel like "Our defense definitely cre- Fortunately for she dictated the ated our offense for us," Achter the Falcons, the 20 tempo and leally said. "You want to convert offof minute half-time CURT MILLER, COACH bothered their your hard work, so that was out intermission did freshmen point motivation." liltle lo cool off guard." I Jz I lonegger provided Achler BenSwanger BGNews Achter's hot hand. Playing the Not only was the coach with tlie ultimate go-to player, TO THE HOOP: Bowling Green's Carin Home goes strong to the hole against Youngstown's Barb Fabianova. role of sixth man once again, happy with her performance ending the game with 14 points Home finished with 14 points and the Falcons beat the Penguins 83-61. Achter entered the game early but he is hopeful for her future and perfect free throw shooiing in the second half and sparked as a Falcon. on five attempts. I lonegger was three attempts from behind the struggled, scoring only sporadi- Miller was impressed with bis the Falcons on botii sides of the "I think you're really seeing also a dominant force defensive- arc Casey McDowell also made cally BG cruised to tiie win ill team aftei the easy will. ball, finishing the game a per- the growth and learning curve ly and on the boards with four two long distance shots, provid- a complete team effort, with n "I don't know if we leverl played fect 8-8 from the field, Achter of a freshmen point guard in blocks and fifteen rebounds. ing a spark in the Falcon offense points scored by players off the dial smoothly all last year. Thai also led the Falcons in steals our system," Miller added. Carin Home also had a Stand- through!)' it the gai i ie. hem h. For All Mann, il was busi was M good team that we just with 5, and assists with 4. "She still has a long way to go, Out night offensively, scoring 14 The Falcons continued to ncssas usual Mann- aggressive beat easily, Thai's as well as we've Other than her team lead- but I think you saw glimpses points in jusi 22 minutes on the dominate at both ends of the play on both offense and defense olayi (I since I've been here, in ing statistics, Achler also look tonight of how special Kate floor. Home drained two of her court, while Youngslown Stale led to 14 points lor the Falcons, lour years," Miller said. on the role of floor general on Achter can be for the Falcons GET IN ON THE ACTION AT WWW.BGNEWS.COM/SP0RTS WWW.BGNEWS.COM SPOUTS Wednesday. December 1,2004 7 Davis resignation his own decision By Tom Withers and tiiat makes you feel bad But life goes on. I hate IHE ASSOCIATED PRESS to see him go." Cleveland Browns coacli Butch Davis resigned In January, Browns owner Handy lerner gave the under pressure yesterday, leaving a last-place team 33-year-old Davis a two-year contract extension with live games left in a sinking season filled with through 2007 and the added title of executive vice close losses and costly injuries. president, despite the clubs 5-11 record in 2003. The Browns dropped their fifth straight game on lerner felt pressured to keep Davis, Sunday, 58-48 at Cincinnati, The team went 24-36 thinking the coach was being courted by several and made the playoffs just once in Davis' foui sea- college programs. sons as head coach. Davis took the Browns to the playoffs in 2002, Davis left with three years remaining on a con- their only postseason appearance since returning to tract worth about $12 million. Browns president the NFL in 1999. But the team endured more than John Collins said the team worked out a financial its share of hard-luck losses: sustained an array of buyout with Davis, but did not reveal any details of injuries', underwent a roster-cleaning salary-cap the settlement. purge in 2003 and a yearlong quarterback contro- Collins said he was surprised when Davis' agent, versy last season; and mourned the death of owner Marvin Dcmoff, informed the team Monday night Al 1-emer. of Davis' intention to resign. Davis was on Cleveland's sideline when Browns "This was Butch's decision,'' said Collins, "I'm fans rioted by throwing thousands of bottles on the personally disappointed." field in 2001 and when linebacker Dwayne Uudd Collins said the Browns will immediately begin threw his helmet In the 2002 opener, costing the a search for a general manager before they hire B Browns a victory. new coach. On Monday, Davis recounted some of Offensive coordinator Terry Robiskie will coach those moments. the Browns for the rest of the season I Us first game "In four years." he said. I have seen some ol the won't be an easy one: The Browns host the Super most bizarre things." Bowl champion New England Patriots on Sunday: Asked if he planned to stay widi die Browns, "He picked a hell of a week to make this decision,' Davis said, "Sure. Absolutely." joked Robiskie, who served as Washington's interim Al Betirman AP Photo When he joined the Browns in 2001, Davis prom- coach lor three games in 2000 after the Redskins LEAVING CLEVELAND: Butch Davis leaves the field after a 58-48 loss in Cincinnati Sunday. It would mark ised to lead Cleveland to the Super Bowl. But alter a tenure marked by some poor drafting he leaves far fired NorvTurner. "I'm not auditioning for the job. 1 the last time he would leave the field as a Browns' coach as he resigned yesterday morning. just want to see the Cleveland Browns win." short of that goal, and the team doesn't seem any Pressure had been mounting on Davis Tor weeks In a statement, Davis said intense pressure and about to be Bred, Collins said the coach would closer to a title than when Davis arriv ed. as the Browns' season crumbled with a score of scrutiny" made the move necessary remain in place lor the rest of the season—unless Davis had total control of all football dec Isions injuries to key players and a handful of agonizing "I accept responsibility for the mistakes that we he resigned. with Cleveland. His power inside the organization losses. Things got so difficult for Davis and his fam- have made," Davis said, "but it was my and my Davis, who helped restore the University of grew when Dwight (lark, the team's director of ily last week that he sent his wife and son to Honda staff's intention to do everything we could to lay Miami's program before joining the Browns in football operations, resigned In 2002. to avoid all the attention. the foundation and build a team that could win a 2001, could be a candidate for the coaching open- Some felt Davis pushed Clark out the door. Alter Trie Browns, 3-8 this year and just 8-19 since the Super Bowl. I hope that some of my decisions we ing al Florida Cleveland's disappointing 2003 season. Lerner end of the 2002 season, have 13 players on injured have made will he a part of a brighter future tor the I )av is fought back tears during a meeting as he hired former Green Hay general manager Ron reserve, including six Starters. I'hey continually Browns organization. told Cleveland's players he was leaving. Wolf to assist Davis in assessing the teams roster came up short In tight games during Davis' tenure, "My future is clear for the moment I have no I didn't expect him to be emotional like that." and preparing for drafts. But Wolf, who rebuilt the and this season was no different as the team lost Immediate plans to stay In coaching" said fullback lerrelle Smith. "He opened up his Packers into Super Bowl champions, quit alter just three games by a total of 13 points. Amid speculation last week that Davis was heart to us. He told us die story about his family a few months. Football has eight on All-MAC Bowl bids can be with 80 tackles n\u\ has gotten man offensive lineman- IHE BC NEWS six tackles for loss and a sack. After redshirting last sea I he Mid-American Conference Keon Newson, seniot sale son, Lichtensteiger made a nerve-racking name its all-league football ty Newson is receiving his first splash this year, pulling on team, which was selected by the honors as an AII-MAl perform- screens and making holes for B0WLIN6.FROMPAGE6 team getting a bowl bid. league's II coaches. er alter intercepting live passes running backs. Running back RJ. Pope has J'hat is why today I can There were 10 members of this season and returning two Mitchell Crossley, junior proven himself as the premier announce that 1 am much the Bowling Green football team lor touchdowns. He is third on defensive end—Crossley makes back In the MAC yes. the All happier. Today. 1 now know thai were honored. the team with 66 tackles and a return trip the second All- MAI! picks arc wrong) and the the Fakons will get a chance I irst [eam has a nose tor the ball as he has MAC team. After a slow start. receiving corps, which has too to finish out the year strung and Omar will get a chance to Omar Jacobs, sophomore recovered two fumbles, Crossley stepped his game many talented players to name, 1 quarterback—Jacobs has up and finished the year with pro\ idc lire-works week in and attain that elusive A+ game he Second team has been looking lor. stepped into the quarterback RJ. Pope, junior running 37 tackles and 2.5 sacks lie week out role nicely for the Falcons Add in a defense that knows Hut I got greedy back—Pope got demoted to also had what may be the play of I was hoping the leant would this season, running and second team this" >ear ,liter the year on a fumble/intercep- how to keep most teams out throwing BG to an 8-3 record. getting first team honors last tion return in a game against of the end/one and you've get to go to I lawaii and enjoy This season, he has (81 the season But he has continued Eastern Michigan got yourself a force to be reck- the beaches. Or get to go to standard for quarterbacks in his impressive career. This sea Shaun Suisham, senior kicker oned with. Vegas on a trip dial would be sure to scar the program but the nation, leading the nation son, he averaged 6.3 yards pet —Suisham was Mr. Automatic All this added up to eight witli 36 touchdowns while earn' while running for 947 this season, making all 62 of his wins this year. would be a lot of fun anyways, throwing just three Intercep- extra points while hitting 13 of And yet I was still concerned The trip to Mobile will pail yards and 13 touchdowns, His in comparison to I lawaii tions. He is second in the play as a receiver makes him 19 field goals. He was a Croza with the Falcons' postseason nation in passing yards per dangerous, this season he has Award semifmalist that last chances. After all, they finished and Vegas, game (330.6) and points •177 yards and live touchdowns week set the NCAA record for fourth in the MAC behind But upon further research. I ■■I Northern Illinois, Toledo and found that Mobile is the best of responsible (21.81. He was also Ben Swanget 8G teas through the air extra points with 219. named MAC offensive player of Miami. And even with the both worlds. HONORED: BG quarterback Scott Mruczkowski, senior Daniel Sayles, senior line- the year. backer- -Sayles was named hon- Silicon Valley Bowl as a MAC It is located next to the Cull Omar Jacobs rolls out against center -Mruczkowski finishes Rob Warren, senior offensive off a banner career with sec- orable mention All-MAC alter bowl, the Falcons' chances still of Mexico on the beaches of UT. Jacobs was 1 of 4 Falcons Vlabama which makes it not lineman—This is Warren's first ond team honors. I le was ,i In si getting 59 tackles and seven weren't great time as an All-MAC performer. fo make 1st team All-MAC. team pick In 2003 and has tackles fol loss. His two sacks After all, we till got to see quite I lawaii, but good enough. He has been part of a talented linebacker—Burkes is enjoying helped lead one of the toughest Northern Illinois have a great I hen 1 found out that stalled all lour years al Birmingham had its own race line that has allowed just 11 sacks his second year as a BC team Bowling Green. He was the defenses in the MAC. season last year and miss out this season and anchored one of captain and is honored for the Bowling Green finished up on bowling. And in the past tracks for horses and grey- anchor for a line thai ranks hounds. And if you're really the nation's best offenses. first time as an AII-MAl pet among the nation's best and is with the second most play- set era! years, winning 10 or 11 feeling good, you can make lovon Burkes, senior middle former. He leads the falcons ers earning honors. Northern games in the MAC hasn't been currently on a streak that has the trip to many casinos in seen him start in 48 consecutive Illinois finished with 12 players good enough for a bowl bid. that was the reason for my New Orleans, k\ K:\ K\ K\ K\ K\ KA KA KA KA KA KA games, a BG record. on the team while Miami had Kbrj Lichtenstelger, fresh- eight players. sorrow. I was thinking crap Basically, the sum ol Hawaii teams like Colorado (Big 12 and Vegas equals Mobile. Have North champs), Iowa State some ol 'that conventional and Arizona State (I don't care, vacation spots. they re overrated) would take Not only can the beach up all the bowl bids be enjoyed, but a person in Wki+e "Rose Formal Even with online sites pro- Mobile could spend the family LISTINGS AVAILABLE jecting the Falcons going to nest egg, too. 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Zook hasn't said whether he after three seasons in which Dame's glory days, taking over a Bowl president Gary Stokan will coach in the bowl, though he failed to return one of the losing squad and turning things said yesterday that the selec- Stokan is hoping for a decision nation's most storied football around immediately. The Irish tion committee voted for Florida by Wednesday. programs to prominence. won eight straight games to start over Alabama as its choice from "I have talked to Ron person- Willingham went 21-15. the season before finishing 10-3 the SF.C, assuming the Gators aUy," Stokan said. "We would including 6-5 this season. and going to the Gator Bowl. are available. love to have Ron Zook coach The Fighting Irish lost 41-10 But during his second year, There's one caveat: An the team. The way they reacted to No. 1 Southern California the Irish fell to 5-7. with four of Auburn loss in the Southeastern positively (to his firing) against on Saturday. their losses coming by 26 points Conference champi- Georgia, even though "We simply have not made or more. It was Notre Dame's onship game could "We would they lost, and then the progress on the field that we third losing record in five sea- force the Peach Bowl to beat Vanderbilt, need to make," athletic director sons, the team's worst stretch in to go in a different love to have South Carolina and Kevin White said. "Nor have we 115 years of football. direction, though Zook coach Florida State. But we been able to create the positive One coach certain to be men- that scenario is high- would also under- momentum necessary in our tioned as a possible replace- ly unlikely. the team stand if Ron feels he efforts to return the Notre Dame ment for Willingham is Utah's F.ven so. the Peach ... but we has to move forward program to the elite level of the Urban Mever, an Irish assistant Bowl is not expected understand with his career," college football world." during 1996-2000. The Utes are to formally announce Stokan said he was Players are considering not 11-0 and ranked No. 5 in their told by Florida ath- Michael Conroy AP Photo Florida as one of its if he feels he playing in the Insight Bowl second year under Meyer. letic director leremy HE'S OUT: Notre Dame coach Ty Willingham congratulates Purdue coach teams until after nn Dec 28, and White said he Meyer said he hadn't heard has to move F'oley that an interim Joe Tiller after the Boilermakers earned their first win over the Irish. Saturday's SBC title didn't know who would coach about Willingham's departure game between the forward." coach from the cur- Willingham was fired after compiling a 21-15 record at Notre Dame. the game. Notre Dame accept from Notre Dame until he was Tigers and Tennessee. rent staff would work ed the invitation to the game asked about it by The Associated No. 20 Florida (7- GARY STOKAN, PEACH the bowl game if Zook on Sunday. a little bit." to replace George O'U'ary. The I'ress yesterday. 4) is expected to play BOWL PRESIDENT decides to leave. WUlingham's tiring conies White ami Willingham met former Georgia lech coach Asked whether he has had the loser of Saturday's "Sure, we would after a season in which the Irish with some players yesterday to resigned live days after taking any contact with Notre Dame or Miami-Virginia Tech love to have Ron pulled off upset victories ova tell them of the firing the job because he lied about his whether he would lie interested game. The winner will get the coach the team," Stokan said. Mulligan and lenncssee but "As ,i player, you think it's our academic and athletic achieve- in coaching the Fighting Irish, Atlantic Coast Conference's "But either way, we think those also were beaten badly by USC fault We didn't get the job done," ments on his resume. Meyer responded; "1 won't com- automatic bid to the Bowl kids deserve an opportunity to and Purdue. senior tight end lared Clark said, With Tbny Samuel fired In ment on it." Championship Series. play in this game." New Mexico Stale and Fit/. Student groups were planning "I rJiink coach Willingham was a Notre Dame has won eight AI' Hither way, the Peach The Peach Bowl committee a protest on campus yesterday great coach and I enjoyed play- Hill resigning from San lose college football national cham- Bowl winds up with a very chose the Gators over Alabama to call for WUlingham's firing; he ing under him." State last week, there are now pionships, more than any other attractive matchup. based on several factors: a stron- Notre Dame's loss to list; on nnh two black head coaches school, with the last in tlie 19HH faced criticism from fans much "Virginia lech is arguably two ger finish, a national ranking, one of the season. Saturday marked the fifth time in Division l-A: kail Dorrell at season under Holtz. Players plays away from being undefeat- more win than the Crimson Tide White praised WUlingham's the Irish lost by 31 points or more UCLA and Sylvester doom at from the school have won the ed," Stokan said, referringtoclose and an exciting offense. handling of the team, espe- under Willingham—including Mississippi Stale. I Icisman Trophy seven times, losses against No. 1 Southern Alabama 16-5) is expected to cially the Irish's strong three against the rival Irojans, Floyd Keith, executive director also the most in college football. California and North Carolina play in the Music City Bowl in oftheBlaikCo.K lies Association, But the Irish haven't won a academic records. By comparison, former coai h State. "Obviously to match Nashville, Tenn, "From Sunday through Bob Davie's team had just one said he was disappointed with bowl game since ending the Miami and Florida up would be The Gator Bowl has the second Friday our football program such loss; Lou Holt/ and Dan Notre Dame's decision. 1993 season ranked No. 2 after a huge game." pick among ACC schools and has exceeded all expectations, Devinehad none. "In three years. 1 think he has beating Texas A&M 24-21 in the Florida and Miami are bitter planned to invite Florida State on in every way," he said. "But on Notre Dame hired Willingham, done everything, short of win- Cotton Bowl. Since then, the rivals that no longer play during Tuesday. The Scininolcs will meet Saturday, we've struggled. We've the first black head coach in any ning a national championship Irish have lost six straight post- the regular season. West Virginia. been up and down and sideways sport lor the Irish, from Stanford and 1 don't think he inherited season games. Oklahoma set for Colorado Pedro looking at all By letl Latzke the year," Oklahoma coach Bob offseason options Sooners not looking Stoops said. "They have played well here By Ronald Blum with New York third baseman past 6-5 Colorado in down the Stretch. Ihev seemed THt ASSOCIMFD PRESS Alex Rodriguez. Big 12 title game. to make plays when they With an offer in hand from the But the Yankees' primary had to. That says a lot about New York Mats, Pedro Marline/ interest in recent days appears their character." will wail to see what the New to be Johnson, the 41-year- THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Stoops and the Sooners also York Yankees do before decid- old left-hander who would Oklahoma has handled high have a lot of respect for Bobby ing where he'll play next year. prefer to leave the rebuilding expectations and pressure Purify and the Buffaloes' power The free-agent ace isn't close to Diamondbacks and play for a all season in reaching the running game, which in turn making a decision on where to contender. The Yankees and Big 12 championship. The sets up bootleg plays and play- sign, a person close to Martinez I )ianrondbacks have been dis- Colorado Buffaloes have dealt action passes for quarterback said yesterday on condition of cussing a trade involving the with much more. loci klalt. anonymity. five-time Cy Young Award win- After the Buffaloes' offseason "They're very smart when you Martinez is likely to wait until ner for several weeks. of scandal and a hopeless start to watch them play." Stoops said. the Yankees determine their Boston, coming off its first their season, Colorado emerged "They execute, they have big level of interest, which could World Series title since 1918, as the best team in a weak Big players—strong, physical guys— hinge on whether they acquire has not publicly discussed 12 North. The Sooners aren't across the board." Randy lohnson from Arizona its offer to retain Martinez, expecting them to give up the As for the Sooners, they're in a trade that could send Javier who teamed' with Curt fight now. glad to have the added motiva- Vazquez to the Diamondbacks. Schilling to give the Red Sox a "That was a lot of adversity tion of needing to win the Big 12 The Mets, trying to make a powerful rotation. to go through, especially in the title game to get to the national splash in the free-agent mar- A 33-year-old right-hander offseason," Oklahoma quarter- championship—something they ket, offered a $37.5 million. who has won three Cy Young back lason White said yesterday. didn't have a year ago. three-year contract last week- Awards, Martinez's KRA rose "And then, the way their players "A lot of people are doubt- end, an agent with knowledge from 2.22 to 3.90 last season, responded to it. ing us." White said, "That's good of the proposal said, also on the highest of his career. He "You've got to give them for us. We've got something to condition of anonymity. The went 16-9 in 33 starts, his most credit. They've been through a prove. Last year, a lot of people offer contains an option for a losses since 1996. lot. They're going to be a tough- didn't think we had anything fourth season diat could make He has excelled at Shea minded team." to prove." die deal worth $50 million over stadium, going 5-1 with a 1.17 White said No. 2 Oklahoma But Stoops isn't going to stress four years, the agent said. KRA in five starts and two relief (12-0. 8-0 Big 12), which swept last year's letdown to his team. l Boston has offered a two- appearances, according to the its way through a rugged Big Tony Gutierrez ~ rr»' I le figures they're already aware year deal to retain Martinez and Elias Sports Bureau. 12 South, doesn't begrudge TITLE BOUND: Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops says his team will not have of it. must decide by Dec. 7 whether The six-time ATI-Star went Colorado (7-4, 4-4) anything for a letdown against Colorado this weekend. "It isn't something that we're to offer salary arbitration, which 117-37 with a 2.52 ERA for the narrowly winning a North divi- going to focus on," Stoops said. would extend the window for Red Sox over the past seven sion dial compiled a collective Of course, Oklahoma is sure After starling the season "What matters is getting ready to to be careful of any opponent the World Series champion Red seasons, and has a 182-76 31 -35 record. 4-4, the Buffaloes rallied for play. Each year is different. This Sox lo re-sign him until Ian. 8. in the Big 12 title game after the division title with three record and 2.71 ERA in a 13- "Ithinkynu'relookingatateam is a totaUy different year, different Martinez's agent, Fernando year major league career that Kansas State upset the Sooners straight victories. that's very well-deserving of play- team. We've got an opportunity Cuza, would not comment also included stints with Los ing in the Big 12 Championship," 35-7 last year like the Wildcats "I'm sure there are some this year, so let's do our best to be a year ago, the Buffaloes enter games there in the middle that on the Mets' proposal, which Angeles and Montreal. White said. "I think they're the prepared for it. was first reported yesterday in the championship game on a probably aren't typical of how Under the Mets' plan, the best in the North, and they've "That's all that matters several New York and Boston option year would become proved to be the best." winning streak. they played the biggest part of right now." newspapers. New Mets general guaranteed if Martinez reached manager Omar Minaya didn't performance levels, similar to k\ K\ k\ K\ K.\ K.\ k.\ KA KA KA KA KA return a telephone message. Tom Glavine's deal with them. 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For more Information call 372-2271 \N VN \N \N \N \N \N VN VN V"H VN VN WWW.BGNEWS.COM Wednesday, December 1.2004 9 www.bgnews.com/world ANTI-ISRAELI NEWS TO STOP Interim Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas ordered a halt to anti-Israel incitement in government- controlled media, officials said yesterday, meeting key Israeli demand and adding to the new signs of goodwill that have emerged since the death of Yasser Arafat. WORLD President pushes peace with Canada By Deb Riechmann has been known to heckle softwood lumber logged in THt ASSOCIATED PRESS speakers. White House press Canada. On average, the OTTAWA — President Bush secretary Scott McClellan United States adds an extra sought yesterday to patch up shrugged off suggestions that 27 cents to every SI worth relations with Canada after the president feared hecklers, of softwood lumber import- years of bickering, flying to saying that Bush had elected to ed from lour Canadian the capital for talks with Prime speak "directly to the Canadian proviin es, Minister Paul Martin on trade, people" Wednesday in Halifax. U.S. officials accuse security and a host of tough Nova Scotia. Canada of subsidizing the hemispheric and global issues. Bush's unpopularity is expel i lumber business, saying it Bush's landing here marked ed to be protested by dem- does not charge companies the first official visit by a H.s onstrators upset about trade large enough to log on public president in nearly 10 years. Issues, Iraq and U.S. efforts.to lands. Canada is challenging Relations between the Hush get Canada involved in the con- the tariff through internation- administration and Canada tinental missile defense shield al trade organizations. The got off to a rocky start when and Iraq. World Irade Organization Bush, a new president, chose The two-day visit was focused has sided with Canada in a Mexico instead of Canada as on creating goodwill, but thorny series of preliminary rulings, the first country hed visit. Trade economic issues were also sure but the dispute is for from disputes and the war in Iraq to arise at the meeting between over. further soured the friendship. the leaders whose nations have Canadian ranchers are Martin, Canada's former the world's largest trading part- upset about the U.S. ban on finance minister and a wealthy nership, the United States and live Canadian cattle thai was shipping magnate, however, has Canada do more than SI billion imposed alter a lone case of repeatrdh expressed a desire in business a day: 85 percent mad cow disease was discov- to rebuild U.S.-Canada rela- of Canada's exports go to the ered in Alberta in May 2003. tions, which cooled under his United States The United States is Canada's predecessor, lean Chretien. The Bush and Martin also are biggest beef customer, and dialogue became even more expected to talk about security the American ban has cost strained when Chretien decided on the U.S.-Canada border, the the Canadian cattle industry against sending troops to Iraq. war on terrorism and efforts billions of dollars. "Under Chretien, relations to expand democracy to other Under a rule recently were terrible," lohn Hulsman, corners of the world. drafted by the Agriculture research fellow in foreign policy Canada stood with France and Department, Canada would Fred Chartrand APPtioto at Heritage Foundation, said Germany in deciding not to send be allowed to resume exports HOW DO YOU DO: Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin shakes hands with President Bush during an arrival of the former prime minis troops to Iraq, but pledged $300 of certain kinds of beet That ceremony on Parliament Hill in Ottawa yesterday. ter whose aide called Hush ,i million for reconstruction and is rule will be reviewed lor the "moron" in November 2002. "It helping train Iraqi police officers next several months b] the Bush will be served Alberta trade and economic exchange received tens of thousands ol got so bad that in the Parliament in Jordan. Martin is expected to Office of Management and I net ,it a dinner tonight that across North America, accord- Americans stranded alter the one time they forgot to turn oiler to send Canadian observ- Budget. Martin is hosdngat the Canadian ing to a senior administration Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. the mikes off and someone was ers to help oversee lanuarv "The process is moving for Museum ol Civilization. official, who spoke on condition More than 2110 jetliners head- calling Bush a bastard." elections In Iraq, ward at this point." McClellan [lie United States and Canada of anonymity. ing for the United States were Bush will not make a cus- The two nations are fighting told reporters on Ait force One are working jointly on environ- Today, Bush will travel to diverted to (anada alter the ter- tomary speech at the House oi over a tariff the United States during the flight to Ottawa He mental issues as well as health Halifax. 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Sign up TODAY at the Information Center. your purchases DECEMBER 8 - Joy to BINGO in the Black Swamp Pub: 8PM BGSU Clothing - Madden 2005 PS2 Tournament in the Falcon's Nest: 9PM 1 DAY ONLY BGSU Imprinted Gifts and Jewelry Art Supplies DECEMBER 9 Wednesday, Gifts - Madden 2005 PS2 Tournament in the Black Swamp Pub: 9PM December 1 General Reading Books 7:30am - 7:30PM Holiday Gifts DECEMBER 11 Cards - Breakfast with Santa in the Student Union Ballroom: 10AM. Call 419.372.7950 for reservations No other discount apply. today. This discount does not apply to textbooks, software, caps & gowns, class rings, electronics food, health and beauty aids, computers, PlayStation and XBox products. ■ OWIM-THOMHOM STUDENT UNION >>^ ■ H' sdi «!§ Open 7 days a week KI2M stampers Hpf* mail©center Sun-Thurs10am-2am Fri-Sat10am-1am 419-728-0300 www.ptrtoria.com rfm fc»- -1 Mon. -Thurt. Sam • 6pm HELP SUPPORT THE & Fri Sam • 5pm DANCE MARATHON!!! ■ *u«fttertk Services Z5< from every Big Bacon Classic Combo Meal purchased between •UWQIMKttr* <»^><*" now and 3/19/05 will be donated to The Dance Marathon! - < SUrrc* ■ •■ ,. .M'. 'Oft* y«lidonV«tW«n ■ * - - - ' • * ' ' ■ - -..-,-.-. 1. i •.•. .' " • _ WWW.BGNEWS.COM Wednesday, December 1,2004 11 MOTHER DEFENDS DECEASED DAUGHTER www.bgnews.com/nation Laci Peterson's mother took the stand yesterday in the penalty phase of Scott Peterson's murder trial, rising out of her seat and screaming at her former son-in-law: "She wanted to be a mother. That was taken away from her." MTK1 Homeland Security Secretary to resign By Katharine Schrader terrorists are aware that from commissioner who helped tHl tSSOCIAIED PRESS the curb to the cockpit weVe rebuild Iraq's police force; WASHINGTON — Tom Ridge, got additional security measures former Federal Emergency named the nation's first home- that didn't exist a couple years Management Agency land security secretary after the ago. Hidge told reporters at the Director loe Allbaugh; Sept 11 attacks, announced department's Washington cam- Environmental Protection yesterday that he is resigning pus, which he helped create. Agency Administrator Mike after three years of reworking Ridge sent his letter of resig- l.cavitt: and While House American security and presiding nation to President Bush at mid- homeland security adviser over color-coded terror alerts. day yesterday, after attending Fran Townsend. He's the seventh Hush Cabinet a morning VVhitc House threat Others are also believed to office leaving so far. briefing with CIA and l-'BI offi- be interested in the job, includ- Ridge presided OVW the most cials. The former Pennsylvania ing Asa Hutchinson, under- significant government reor- governor, Ridge secretary for border ganization in 50 years. He'll be thanked Bush for "America is and transporta- Pablo Martinez Monsiv His AP Photo remembered for his terror alerts giving him the prepared to tion security in the SWEET GOODBYE: Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge, center, thanks members of his staff and employees and tutorials about how to pre- opportunity to light Homeland Security of the Office of Homeland Security after announcing his resignation. pare for possible attacks, includ- back against terror- deal with Department. ing the controversial "disastei ist, as did the pas- Ridge leaves our best long term interest to passed legislation establish practice in Pennsylvania. I le ran kits'' thai caused last year's sengers on flight the reality of behind a department share more Information about ing the Homeland Security lor Congress in 1982 and was re- run on duct tape and plastic 93, who forced the post-9/11 that's still learning to the threat to America rather Department, with Ridge taking elected live times. sheeting. their hijacked work together. Culled than less. over as the department's Brsl He became the Pennsylvania Amid warnings thai the coun- plane down in a world." from 22 often dispa- Ridge, who is married with two secretary in lanuarj governor in 1995, leaving the children, said that for the future He has presided over six State capital in October 2001 try may face increased terror Pennsylvania field TOM RIDGE rate federal agencies, nsk~ around the holidays and ' [herewUlahvays the [80,000-employ- In- Intends to 'raise some family national orange alerts second alter the White I louse called. HOMELAND SECURITY and personal matters to a higher highest on the five-color si ale The six other Bush Cabinet the Ian. 20 presidential inaugu- lie more to do, but SECRETARY ee organization still ration. Ridge said he "ill remain today, America is faces criticism over priority,'' including attending his when the government boosted figures who are leaving are on the job through I eh. 1, unless significantly stron- aspects of its massive Son's rugb) games. security out of concern that an Attorney General lohn Ashcrort, his replacement is installed ger and safer than ever before,'' government merger, including In an e-mail circulated to attack may be coming. Commerce Secretary Donald Homeland Security officials, Yel liidge, a politician by I \ an-.. Education Secretary Rod sooner. Itidge wrote Bush. tile coordination of finances to 1 Ridge acknowledged he could Ridge is the seventh of computers systems. Ridge praised the department nature, fought criticism lead Paige . Agriculture Secretary no) prove die costly and com- Bush's 15-member Cabinet to Ridge, consistently a defender as "an extraordinary organiza ing up to the election from Ann Veneman, Secretary of plex security measures that have announce they won't be part of the department, stood by its don that each day contributes to those who said he was using si.He Colin Powell and Energy been put in place have foiled of the second term. More are efforts to warn the public of pos- keeping America sale ami inc. terror warnings io boost sup- Secretary Spencer Abraham. any terrorist attacks inside the expected, and administration sible terror threats, saying it pre- In October 2001, Ridge port toi Hush, itidge repeatedly Bush has chosen national United States, hut he said the officials say Health and Human ferred to disclose more informa- became the nation's first White said: "We don't do politics in security adviser Condolee//a country is safer today than Services Secretary Tommy tion than some officials believed I louse homeland security ach is the Department of Homeland Rice for the State Department, before the suicide hijackings on Thompson appeals to he next was wise. ■ er, leading a massive undertak Security." White I louse counsel Alberto Sept 11,2001, killed nearly 3,000 Among those mentioned as "That's something we take ing to rethink all aspects oi secu- Ridge, who has spent 22 years Con/ales for the Justice people in Newwrk,Washington possible candidates to replace pride in," Ridge said. "America is rity within the U.S. borders in in public service, came home Department. Carlos Gutierrez and Pennsylvania. Ridge arc Bernard Kerik, the prepared to deal with the reality the wake ol the Sept. 11 attacks. from \ ictnam. earned a law lor Commerce and Margaret "I am confident that the former New York City police of the post-9/11 world. It's in Congress subsequently degree and went into private spellings lor Education. Supreme Court ruling caps damages for shady car loans By Gtna Holland Nigh more than S24,0O0 in dam and sold in the United stales she said interpreting the it wasn't the court's role to ti\ drove it home the same day. The IHt ASSOCIATE D PRESS ages, but the high court said that each year. statute to allow larger damages Congress mistakes in sloppily Fairfax. Va.. man was told later WASHINGTON fhe Supreme he was entitled to no more than lustices used Nigh's case to would lead to .in absurd result writing the statute. he must put down an additional Court ruled yesterday thai car $1,000 under the federal Truth in clarify the 1968 federal lending because it would cap damages I he court should not fight $2,000 to get a loan. Nigh tried to buyers can only get limited I ending Act. act, which was intended to force at S2,0tl(l tor larger credit deals the current structure of the back out when the dealer called damages when they are misled A ruling the other way could details of loans into the open such as mortgages, but allow statute merely to vindicate the him back a third time and. Nigh about automobile loans. have opened the door to more and allow consumers to better unlimited damages lor en suspicion that Congress actually claimed, threatened to have him lustices ruled B I against a than $1 billion in annual dam- evaluate the cost of credit. loans. made — but neglected to explain arrested lor auto theft if he did Virginia man who alleged he ages nationwide, auto dealers iustice Ruth Bader (linsburg, "There is scant indication clearly — a different policy not sign a different contract. was a victim of unscrupulous and banks said. On the other author of the opinion, said Congress meant to change the decision, Scalia wrote. Chiel Iustice William II. tactics by a cat dealership in side, consumer groups had from the bench that "less-than- well-established meaning," she Nigh's experience began when Rehnquisl participated in the Alexandria, Va. maintained that $1,000 is not meticulous drafting" of an wrote. the then 22-year-old put money ruling, even though he is absent A jury ordered Kbons Buick enough to deter shady dealers. amendment to the law caused Intheonrj dissenting opinion, down on a 1997 Chevrolet Blazer, licim the bench as he undergoes Pontiac (IMC Inc. to pay Bradley Alxmt 45 million cars are bought confusion. Iustice Antonin Scalia argued signed a sales contract and treatment lor thyroid cancer. HOUSES AVAILABLE HUMAN RIGHTS VIDEO SERIES ALL HOUSES HAVE ONE YEAR LEASES \ y 146', MANVILLE 1 BR Upper Unit Limit 2 people Limit 2 EXAMINING HUMAN RIGHTS PROMOTING HUMAN RIGHTS cars $440 per month. Deposit $440. Tenants pay utilities Lease dates-May 14. 2005"- May 6, 2006. 219 W. EVERS 3 BR. Limit 3 people. Limit 3 cars. Tenants pay utilities One car garage, washer, dryer hook- BUILDING COMMUNITIES OF JUSTICE ups. $775 per month. Deposit $775. Lease dates- ASSESSING HUMAN WELLBEING May 14. 2005- May 6, 2006 327 E. EVERS. #B 2 BR Duplex. Limit 3 people. Limit 3 / \ cars $690 per month, Deposit $690. Tenants pay gas and electric. Lease dates-August 18, 2005 - August 5, 2006. 412 RIDGE STREET 3 BR. Limit 3 people. Limit 3 cars. THE BGSU LIBRARIES MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE $960 per month, Deposit $960, Tenants pay utilities. AND Lease dates-August 18, 2005 - August 5, 2006. 422 CLOUGH STREET 2 BR unit above garage. Limit 2 HUMAN VALUES FOR TRANSFORMATIVE ACTION people. Limit 2 cars. $490 per month, Deposit $490. Tenants pay utilities. Lease dates-May 14. 2005 - present May 6, 2006. 605 SECOND. #A 4 BR Limit 4 people. Limit 4 cars. $780 per month, Deposit $780. Tenants pay utilities. Lease dates-August 18, 2005 - August 5, 2006. 614 FOURTH 3 BR. Limit 3 people. Limit 3 cars. $840 per month. Deposit $840. Tenants pay utilities. Has washer and dryer. Lease dates-May 14, 2005 - May 6, 2006. 629 ELM STREET 3 BR. Limit 3 people. Limit 3 cars. $880 pe' month. Deposit $880. Tenants pay utilities. Tenants have use of garage. Has washer and dryer and A/C. Lease dates-May 14, 2005 - May 6, 2006. Through the stories of seven children living in diverse areas of Israel/Palestine, 710 ELM STREET 3 BR Limit 3 people. Limit 3 cars. the filmmakers interweave the complex political and geographic history of this $740 per month, Deposit $740. Tenants pay utilities. Has washer and dryer. Lease dates-August 18, 2005 - August region of the Middle East. 5, 2006. Date: December 2nd, 2004 (Thursday) 714 EIGHTH. #A 2 BR Duplex. Limit 2 people. Limit 2 cars $680 per month, Deposit $680. Tenants pay utilities. Time: 1:00-3:30PM Lease dates-May 14, 2005 - May 6, 2006. 830-830% SCOTT HAMILTON 3 BR Duplex. Limit 5 Venue: Jerome Library Pallister Conference Room at Bowling Green State University people. Limit 5 cars $925 per month. Deposit $925. Contact: Mary Wrighten at (419) 372-7897 Tenants-pay utilities. Air Conditioned. Lease dates-May 14, 2005-May 6, 2006. We have many other apartments available. Stop in ADMISSION IS FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC the Rental Office for a complete brochure. ;j'iiihni ;tt?j)ij JOHN NEWLOVE REAL ESTATE, INC. Video Projei RENTAL OFFICE 419-354-2260 , B 319 E. WOOSTER ST. (across from Taco Belli BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES HUMAN VALUES FOR Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 to 5:30, Saturday 8.30 to 5:00 NATIONAL VIDEO RESOURCES TRANSFORMATIVE ACTION MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE www.humanrightsproject.org www.johnnewloverealestate.com www.bgsu.«du/collagas'library'rnfosrv/mac www hvta.org WWW.BGNEWS.COM 12 Wednesday. December 1. 2004 r 1 Personals For Rent The Daily Crossword Fix Tr^gr^^ Available Aug 15.2005: Unlimited tanning through finals 13 1 Military muddle ■ ' " S20 3 Bedroom Houses: 2 Start a surfing session 606 5th St. Sl.OOO/rno. it 3 Mexican sayonara Campus Tanning - 352-7889 ■ -s ' 114 Ridge St. $l200/mo 4 telepathy 227 E ReedS1200/mo. 5 Family member Want to know how spending 1 year 2 Bedroom House: 6 Isn't wrong? can increase your lite long earning 1 ft ft 819 N Summit S400/mo. 7 Shaping machine • ■ potential? Call 1-800-BGSU-MBA 3 Bedroom Apartment: LH ■ 8 UFO passenger 443 N. Enterprise S600/mo 9 Genoa farewell Classified Ads 2 Bedroom Apartment: Til " 10 Capital of Norway 112 Ridge St 9 mo S400/mo / 11 Space station visitor Wanted 12 mo. $350/mo. 12 Afternoon social 372-6977 1 43 Blimp and Sanders 1 Bedroom Apartment.: 13 Knight's title 21 Davis Lovo_ 48 Trucker's truck 112 Ridge S350/mo. 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CnCM>s*\ r ITMTI DFF-canpus Housing 2004 2 Table of Contents Design By: Design Editor: Ashley llehls Designers: Kelly Burleson, Katie f innegan, Dustin Gallish, Priscilla Thornton and Stephanie Siedlechi oFF-caimis Housing 2004 Renters insurance keeps belongings safe tonell Kinpborough SENIOR REPOR1ER "Most landlords don't cover what's in the Make us your FIRST CHOICE and find your FIRST CHOICE! Blowing OU) a candle before house. They cover leaving the bouse, locking the d(x>rs 10 protect possessions their structure; what is 10 most tills is just common sense inside is owned by the Hut uli.it can happen it com- SUMMER 05 & FALL 05 mon sense is forgotten on the tenant." WRMIg day may have longer lasting KENNETH LOHMAN conseduences, STATE FARM INSURANCE AGENT Great Selection of It's lot protection that landlord's recommend rented) insurance fbl students tenting houses and said. "We don't know the value, con- Houses & Apartments apartments tent or substance of ft." Landlords have liability Insur- Dawn Olson, a Newlove employ- in Good Locations! ance for their buildings, for electrical ee, said she could not emphasize problems and such, but a renter's enough the benefits ol having rent- JOHN NEWLOVE REAL ESTATE, INC. negligence is mil protected undet a er's insurance. .'19 h. Wuutlrr Street. Hemline (irrm. Oil landlord's liability Bleak Ins Of thefts In case ol a negligent lire or theft, I.CK'Uti'il Across from TKO Hell. RECTAL OFFICE («») .154-2260 are protected undei tenters insur- you are protected your belongings Hours- MOOdaj til r'riclm X:.«l to5:30 ance, even a lire Started by a candle ate protected," Olson said Satarda) - SJS to 5:1X1 left burning; .ill are reasons and ben- Musi students are more than likely „wv,.j,,hniu>uluvi'rt-„lt*slalt'.t„m efits for insurance protection. covered under their parent's home lason smith, a University senior, owner's insurance, and before mm learned the haul way when his house ing into a dorm, an apartment or was broken into early this l.ill around house, one should always cluck il H a.m. one Friday and had almost out with their insurance agent. (500 worth ol possessions stolen. 1 rnder homeowner policy, it mom \iiei m' realized what we lust. I M\I\ dad are paying about 50 percent think we all realrj wished we would ui their child's bills, rhej are depen- have had some kind of covet dent on their parents," Lohmansaid age to replace things.'' smith said According to State Farm Insurance Housing Fair 2004 Participants 'I laving renters insurance was neve) agent, Kenneth Lohman, ii a students really brought to us to think about parents' home coverage is SI(K).IKK), having.'' their child is usually covered with Id However, most leases state liabil- to 15 percent ol that Ashdon & Indian Rivers Apts Mecca Management, Inc. it\ rules and exceptions and suggest Most landlords don't cover what's renta Insurance, some landlords in the house, ihej covei theii sum Bowling Green Fire Department Mid Am Management even require it. hire, what is inside is owned by the lohn Newlove and (iieenbriar tenant.'' he said." (rial is a concept a Newlove Rentals Uiih use lease agreements drawn lot of students don't get landlords Bowling Green Planning Department up by Student legal services, and dunt covet ft." Off Campus Housing Services (mint number nine slates, "Landlord I oilman also said that graduate Bowling Green Village shall not lie liable tn tenants, nor to students an more likely to need a iheit guests, fbi damage or loss to renters insurance policy because Preferred Properties person or property caused bj othei the) are financially on then own in Carry Rentals persons, including theft, burglary; mure cases than undergraduate sin St. Thomas More Newman Housing assault vandalism CM Othei acts or dentt. One's values can easily run Copper Beech Townhome Community crimes... up to $20,000 or more. Table, chairs. (ircenhriai Inc. owner. Hob Maurer Clothes, dishes, cameras; everything Sterling University Enclave said thai landlords will always tec can IH' accounted for. Frobose Rentals ommend that renters have Insuram e lui 1100 to HSOayear, you can Student Legal Services, Inc mi iheii personal property be protected" I ohroan said, "it's not Greenbriar, Inc. "We can't even obtain Insurance that expensive, especial!) compared University Village and University Courts 101 a renters personal property," he lo what you could possihlv lose."' John Newlove Real Estate, Inc. Varsity Square Apartments KDZ Corporation Village Green Apartments K&K Properties Winthrop Terrace Apartments L&G Rentals Wood County Health Department ■ ■T*T« OFF campus Housing 2004 TIIT. Students beware By Miranda Bond their website, and thej encourage live aspects ol properties thai the) rtMUBES EDITOR students to stop by their office. 301 have lived in. Union, or call with any questions, For most houses in II-1 and R-2 When choosing an ofl campus today the office will be holding /ones, students should expect the house, students should be aw i a housing lair, where they will lie /oning ordinance to apply.; Iiowcv the zoning ordinance, ii states thai distributing Information about the er, there are some houses ih.it have no mote than three unrelated adults /oning ordinance, lb go along with been gradlathered. which means ma) occupy .1 residency in II-1 anil the Information, there will be a map there would IK- no restrictions as to R-2 zones. compiled by the citj that shows the how many unrelated people can live Uiili the sudden enforcement ol different zones in the dry together. the law this |).isi August, 37 students The fair will be in the ballroom in With some research and the help were cited for having too many unre- the Union from 2:K) to fip.m. of friends and off-campus student lated people in their house. These it is recommended thai students services, students should be able 10 students were left nervous about looking for a house or apartment find housing while following the law. paying lines and finding [MM lions attend the housing fair as ,1 nisi step. We have tned ever) avenue that •siileyNehls : FUTURE HOMES: The site ol new otl-campus apartments Now. more inn. Mayor lohn Quinn and the dry Then, students should talk to land- we can to get the word out" said made (he decision 10 wave any lines lords, who I■olkins said should know lolkins. students will be better accommodated with their housing choices and drop charm's mill! May 15. The the law. enforcement of the law look many I lopclully the landlords are going HOUSING HOW-TO Students, landlords and off-campus to be more vocal about this and New apartments student services by surprise, inform students," she said. TALK TO FRIENDS Word of Georgia lolkins, coordinator for The office keeps an updated list mouth is a good way to gather off-campus services, said thai their of available houses and apartments information office is working 10 make sore a situa- around the city in their office and bring appeal tion like this does not happen again. online, lolkins also recommended HOUSING FAIR: Today 2:30- that students check out the classified 5:00.202B BTSU. HvNcfellelrsio entry and upix-r level. Each apan "We ate trying to get the word out," CUV NEWS I DltOfi she said. advertisements in focal newspapers, menl and town home lias lull bath- To better inform students, the She also said that a lot of students CHECK OUT THE OFF-CAMPUS Students looking for housing that is rooms I'm each bedroom and a hall office has sent out Information to learn about housing through word SERVICES WEBSITE www bigger and better might have then bathroom for guests Bach unit also off-campus students through e-mail. of mouth from their friends who bgsu.edu/otfices/sa/offcampus answa with a new rental company includes a living room, kitchen, lull Information can also he found on can explain the positive and nega- In BowUneGreen. sized washer and duel and large ( oppa Beech Ibwnhomes. based c lusi'i space in the bedroom near IVnn State University and hav- town home shares a deck with the ing communities in many other one next to it. and the three-bed 1-2-3 Bedroom Apartments college towns, has made its wax to room units have a game 100111. WULFF RENTALS Bowling Green Coppei Beech has Copper Hmfi allows tenants lu From Only a rental office at 119 I choose either furnished Three Bedroom Houses Court St., and its living or unfurnished units. 606 Fifth Si 118 Clay St $470! community is on the "1 just want Furnished units come On selected floor plans comer of S. Dtinbridgc people with a double bed 114 Ridge St 131 North Church Si and Napoleon lid dresser, desk and ih.1;; 227 E. Reed St 718 Third St • Ground floor ranch style 1 he comraunirj con to see us bedside table and lamp apartment with private sists ol 22 buildings. before they in the bedrooms living 220 Dill St 218 Dill St entrance some of which are pel- room furnishings include Bedroom House • Patio friendly, and 2(H) town sign leases a sofa and love seal • Spacious kitchen homes and apartments. somewhere I chair in the one bed 819 North Summit Street liach apartment has rooms, coffee table, end • Laundry facilities one bedroom, and fur else because table and a lump. Kitchen Three Bedroom Apartment • Pets welcome the town homes, ten- they'll kick furnishings hi the town • Convenient on-site parking ants can choose a two, r homos include a table. 443 North Enterprise VMilTYSQU**! three or four-bedroom themselves ij ^duto and three bat AMftTMfNTl layout. theydont." stools. 1 he apartmeni Two Bedroom Apartments 1 N Copper Beech's furnishings are a table 112 Ridge Street 1 '.AM unique Boot plans are BEEJAN SAVABI and two < ha ' I Mu" , ■■ ». • t what Beejan Savabi, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR bar stools One Bedroom Apartment Executive Din Of SALES 1 lie package is .ill Sales, thinks might \shlcy and Kissel! fur- 112 Ridge Street FREE HEAT make people want 10 nituro. Coppei live there alsoonh uses I iigid.iiie.ii>. Efficiency Apartment = VARSITY When you look at our floor plans, Savabi said he thinks ha\ when you look ai what its going to kind ol quality is important 443 North Enterprise =B SQUARE be like it's going 10 |„.,, u.u ,,M " I ho whole point is tli APARTMENTS decision," Savabi said warn quality," Savabi said \\e pui ALL CLOSE TO BGSU: fhe three and four-bedroom town as much quality in there a: CALL 419-686-4651 419-353-7715 t=J homes have three levels, and the two bedroom town homes have an APARTMENI- ■■■I'■■■ DFF-campus HOUSinD 2004 Offtfae beaten path places to look ments/ohio/toledo-and-vicin- when you dont want to live right nod ily/bowling-green/429768/ New apartments bring appeal lo campus f8ource=3207 "U'e'\e actually had a lot of people APARTMENTS. FROM PAGE 4 volleyball courts, Prices for each unii vary based on come in looking for information,' as much quality in there as we whether or not the unit is furnished. Boners said. "A lul ul them are MIA can." Hem for the apartments is $575 or excited. A lot of ihein really wish Whether or not Copper Beech S620 a month, while the tuo-bed- we uould'vc had them done sooner, residents purchase a furnished unit, rooms are S81I) or S8»(i. Ihe three- even though they're already backed the amenities pn wide main benefits, bednxim town homes rent :ii $1,095 Into lea I hi' rent Includes extended cable or $1,185, and the four-bedrooms an Savabi said Coppei Beech has television, and high speed internet SI,240 or SI.332. completed about a fourth of its leas- is liir. Residents also gel a premium Residents also pay fbi water, es jn the nevi community, hut a lot insulation package, soundproofing sewage and electric. of applicants have yet to sign their system and bee parking. According to t ami Bowers, prop- liases, lie is evpei ting Copper Beech Ihe (.upper Hm'h complex erty manager of Coppei Beech in to be fuDy rented by mid January "I just want people to see us before Green Meadow Apartments also has a dub house which run. Bowling Green, many students have tains a formal area, game room shown Interest in the community, they sign leases somewhere else," Arbors of Bowling Green 214 Napoleon Road and fitness center. Savabi is also including those who have signed Savabi said. "Because they'll kick 360 Colony 419-353-2772 planning to build basketball and leases elsewhere, themselves il the\ dont" I -888-377-4290 1.2 bedroom apartments 1,2 bedrooms 2.3 bedroom townhousea hnp://greenrneadowapartroents. http://www.apartmentguide. 11 ni i Put Us On Your com/Propert) 'property.asp?wsv qsGeoKej I,36,i50&ws\ psfropei nil) 20714 Christmas List! Q ne Bedroom Apartments: 320 Elm 17 N. Main^SrtS*CO*7 Po^ Lamplight Court Apartments 109 N. Main #H 224'" Troup (866) 587-2612 axt KiHO 2r;U4 S. Main 128 W. Wooster 995 South Main St Varsity Square Apartments o>y's;^ Two Bedroom Apts. Duplexes & Houses: 1097Y,iiMl\ East studio, 1 bedroom <7o$!Pos> 1-877-519-6200 http://www.rent.com/apart- ^ 320 Elm • 309 High 1,2,3 bednxinis ments/uhio/tolcdo-and-vicinity/ • 801-803 Fifth • 109 N. Main #G bowHnroeen/483137/ http://www.rent.com/apart- • 311,315WS. Main • 520 E. Reed ments/ohio/tolcdo-and-vii in i i v / bow ling-green /4 3 7667/ • 507 & 525 E. Merry • 224 Trou ?s(nnce--3207 • 824 & 843 Sixth Three Bedroom Apts. & Houses: N. Church 233 W. Merry A JA53 & 441 N. Enterprize -house • 338 N. Church House 534 S. College #A • 123+127 E. Merry 734 Elm • 815 2nd Ivywood Apartments (866) 677-0676 ext 1712 l556QoughSt STOP BY THE HOUSING FAIR NEWLPVE Charing (JOSS TO PICK UP OUR COMPLETE 1017 S. Main St. Studio, 1 iHilriMnn Rentals 1 8HH-2B7-3654 RENTAL BROCHURE. 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Main St. (our only oiiicel ity/howling-greenM84984/ Also Available Is Our Graduate And Professional Listing. email us: imp:' (www.rent.com/apai t- Itource [email protected] 6 DFF-campus Housing 2004 TJoiw lew-budget shopping destinations Th ' Furnished • 2 Full Bathrooms • 2 Full Bathrooms > 1 Half & 1 Full Bath • Furnished • Furnished 1 Full Basement • Spacious • Air Conditioned • Washer/Dryer Hookup • Free Wireless Internet in all apts. • Microwave, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal 1 Plenty of Parking • Gas log fireplaces (units 49-72) • Full Size Washer/Dryer ' Air Conditioned • Laundry On-Site • Gas log fireplaces in select houses i 2 BGSU Shuttle Stops • 1-2 car garage i 2 Laundromats GREENBRIAR, INC. 2 Full Bathrooms 1 2 Full Bathrooms Furnished < New Kitchen Cabinets Air Conditioned 1 Tile Floors HOURS: Microwave, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal i New Appliances Free Wireless Internet in some units * New Carpet Gas log fireplaces > New Windows Mon - Fri: 9am - 5pm Laundry on-site 1 Furnished Units Available Close to Campus 1 Close to Campus Plenty of Parking i Laundry on site Saturday: 9am - 1pm 3S 445 EAST WOOSTER ST. * 419-352-0717 *wn3SffiEgEc«. 8 DFF-campus Housing 2004 MID AM MANAGEMENT JOHN NEWLOVE Located at 641 Third Street, #4, has been operating for 20 years. REAL ESTATE They feature both furnished and Located at 319 E. Wooster, has unfurnished apartments and GREENBRIAR, been in operation for over 25 duplexes at reasonable prices years. They feature over 900 ranging from $300 to $700 per > INC _ rental units including houses and month. Mid Am Management ASHDON /INDIAN Located at 445 E. Wooster, has apartments, both furnished and offers both 9 and 12 month RIVERS APARTMENTS been in business since 1966. unfurnished, at reasonable prices leases, as well as leases for sum Greenbriar features both fur- from $270 and up. John Newlove mer term. They keep their prop Over 25 yrs of business. They offer nished and unfurnished houses, Real Estate offers academic year, erties well served, and treat stu large modern furnished spacious apartments, efficiencies and town full year and summer leases. dents with respect. Give Mid Am living units ranging in price from houses for student renters. Prices They pride themselves on their Management a call at $570-5900 with 10 and 12 month range from $250 per month to high level of maintenance. John 419-352 4380. leases. They hope to see you $1500 per month. Greenbriar Newlove Real Estate would like soon!! 419-352-1104 offers 9Vi month academic leases, the opportunity to help students year leases, summer leases and find a suitable place for the best limited quantities of semester possible price. Call John Newlove NEWLOVE BOWLING GREEN leases. Most of their units are Real Estate at 419-354-2260. RENTALS VILLAGE located within one block of campus for the students' Located at 332 S. Main St., has Located at 300 Napoleon Rcl. has convenience. Give Greenbriar, Inc. been family owned and operated been in business since 1968. They a call today at 419-352-0717 for 40 years. They feature both offer one bedroom apartments or visit us online at furnished and unfurnished con from $465 and two bedroom www.greenbriarrentals.com MECCA dos. houses, apartments and apartments from $565. They are MANAGEMENT INC. duplexes. They offer 9'/J month or located 8 blocks from campus and 12 month leases. Newlove's prop- allow cats. Contact the office at Located at 1045 N. Main St. in erties are very well maintained 419-352-6335 for more same complex as A.A. Green and pets are permitted at certain information. COPPER BEECH Realty, and Marco's Pizza. Mecca locations. They still have proper TOWNHOMES offers several housing options to ties available and would be glad CARTY suit our individual needs. to help students find suitable Located at 119 East Court Street housing. Give Newlove Rentals RENTALS and has been in business for 8 • Eft 1/2/3 bdrmapts. a call at 419-352-5620 or c years throughout the country Located at 316 E. Merry St., #3, • 3 bdrm twnhs/with basements e-mail them at: with this being our first year at has been in business for 37 years. www.newloveinfo@newlove • 2 bdrm duplexes (grad students) John and Madonna Carty feature Bowling Green. We offer 1,2,3 and rentals.com furnished houses, apartments, 4 bedroom townhomes. Each • Coming 2005 free internet ace. townhome has private baths in efficiencies and rooming houses. ia Heinzsite Prices are affordable, ranging each bedroom. We offer both • New self serve Storage Units from $150 to $390 per person furnished and unfurnished town- OFF-CAMPUS homes. All townhomes are com- (some climate control) per month. Whether students are HOUSING SERVICES looking for 9, 10,12 or 15 month plete with a full size washer and • Friendly professional staff Off-campus housing informa- leases, Carty Rentals can accom- dryer. We also feature a clubhouse • 24 hr. full time experienced tion may be found in the Hazel modate them. All their properties equipped with fitness center, recreation room, and beautiful maintenance H. Smith Off-Campus Student are located close to campus in fireplace. Our property is com- Lounge located on the 2nd floor relatively quiet neighborhoods. •Open 8-5 Mon.-Fri. of the Bowen-Thompson Student Carty Rentals suggests that petitively priced starting at $310 10-1 Sat. per person. Copper Beech offers Union. Here you will find rental students look at the market for Stop by our office for complete rentals and begin their search 12 month leases starting in May agency and property listings, listings and layouts, call us at model lease agreements, rental early. Give Carty Rentals a call at and August of 2005. Along with 419-353-5800 or visit us online inventory lists, utilities informa- 419-353-0325. friendly efficient staff, we offer 24 hour maintenance. on our new improved website at tion, maps, and tips for moving Call 419-353-3300 today for the www.meccabg.com off-campus. All information is also FROBOSE nicest and largest townhomes listed on the following website: RENTALS at Bowling Green because www,tosu,edu/pffites/pffcampus size matters! /housing This information is free Over 40 well-maintained or brand www.copperbeechtownhomes. to everyone. new houses very close to campus. Contact Frobose Rentals at 419-352-9392 for rental information. OFF campus Housing 2004 PREFERRED PROPERTIES CO. Located at 530 S. Maple St., has [STERLING UNIVERSITY) been in business for 35 years. Both apartments and houses are V. ENCLAVE J offered ranging in price from S285 Located at 706 Napoleon Rd.. and up, with 9 or 12 month leases features a newer residential com- VARSITY SQUARE and furnished or unfurnished. munity like not other in the area. APARTMENTS All the properties are energy The community features include a Located at 1097 Varsity East has efficient with security lighting, fitness center, computer lab, tan- been in business for over 28 years. laundry rooms, secure locks and ning, resort-style pool with hot Located 2 1/2 miles from campus, ample parking. With each signed tub, sand volleyball and basket- they cater more towards graduate lease you receive privileges to ball courts. Sterling offers 4 bed- students. They offer apartments our Cherrywood Health Spa. So, room apartment homes and they ranging in price from $470-$650 if you are looking for a quality offer individual leasing as well as with and 9 and 12 month leases. living environment call Preferred a roommate matching program if All apartments are single story Properties Co. at 419-352-9378 or you do not have intended room- and the appliances have all been check out our listing at: mates. Each home has private upgraded recently. Pets are wel- www.perferredpropertiesco.com bedrooms with locks, washer & come! Varsity Square Apartments dryer, patios or balconies, pan- can be reached at 419-353-7715 try, microwave, dishwasher, and disposal. Sterling includes free Provided by Off-Campus ST. THOMAS MORE Ethernet in every bedroom as well Student Services as free water sewage, parking and 'X NEWMAN HOUSING trash. Sterling Enclave is also on VILLAGE Located at 433 Thurstin Ave. and the BGSU shuttle route. Furnished GREEN When: has been operating for over 40 apartments homes are also 480 Lehman, offers affordable Wednesday, years. They feature furnished available with a 32" TV included. apartments anywhere from December 1,2004 suites, a community kitchen, on- Sterling provides friendly, profes- $375 - $700. They offer 8 1/2 2:30-5:00 pm site laundry facilities, study and sional on-site management and month, summer, and year leases. recreation areas, and free parking 24-hour emergency maintenance. Living at this "Home Away From across from Offenhauer Towers. Call 419-353-5100 today because Home" you will receive the benefit Where: Prices are reasonable at $900 per Sterling is almost full for next year! of a pool, picnic area, and a Bowen Thompson semester for a double occupancy Sterling University Enclave, volleyball area. You can contact Student Union room or $ 1700 for a single room. The Place to live! Village Green at 419-354-3533. 202B Community Room All utilities and cable included. www.sterlinghousing.com Students have their choice of a semester or a 9-Vi month lease. Although St. Thomas More's The Off-Campus Housing Fair has been connecting students rooms are located across the [WINTHROP TERRACE] street from campus, they are usu- UNIVERSITY VILLAGE) with rentals resources within the ally very quiet. Rooms are well- & COURT J I APARTMENTS J Bowling Green community over 20 years. Participation of over maintained and repairs are made 400 Napoleon, has been in A privately owned apartment 40 rental agencies, city utility promptly. Contact Karen Obringer business for over 30 years. They complex that promotes an atmo- companies, furniture rental and at 419-352-7555 offer apartments from $455-5565 sphere of comfortable apartment insurance agents contribute to with 3,9, or 12 months leases. living. Quality construction with the housing fair's great success. Living at Winthrop Terrace you superior sound control. We offer 1 On-site personnel from the vari- will be provided with a shuttle to & 2 bedroom apartments with a 9 ous vendors are ready to greet campus, a swimming pool, and STUDENT LEGAL or 12 month lease starting at $530 students with extensive lists of excellent maintenance service. month. Your rent includes heat, housing possibilities and answer SERVICES Included in rent is high speed central air, and 77 channel cable questions, saving students SLS is your law firm on campus. internet and heat. Students are We have convenient laundry valuable "hunt" time. Do you need your lease reviewed? facilities, 24 hour maintenance well-liked and cared about at Are your repair requests being and tenant friendly management Winthrop Terrace. They hope to ignored? Has your security depos- and staff. Please stop by and take see you at the housing fair or you it been wrongfully withheld? Is a look at your new home. The can talk with them by calling your landlord threatening to evict rental office is located at 1520 419-352-9135 you? SLS will help you through Clough St. or visit us on the web these issues. Know your rights as a at www.universitvapartments.us tenant. Call 419-372-2951 or stop For more details give us a call at by the office at 401 South Hall. 419-352-0164. 10 OFF campus Housing 2004 xzim GMTkft TO UIIN THk 90 N£U£ 4 Indian Rivers Apts. 702 4lh St. THINK YOU UAVk A COOL •Spacious 2 Bedroom Townhouse •Vaulted ceilings with spiral staircase APAftTMQNT Oft HOUQk? L£T •Furnished UQ Pk TUk JUDGU OF THAT... • Deck, dishwasher •2 car garages • Storage/study room Wk Aftk kXTkNDlNG TU£ HIGHLAND MANAGEMENT DkADUNk FOft OUft "PIMP 130 E Washington St Bowling Green YOUft PAD" CONTkQT. TUk 419-354-6036 UllNNkft VJVILI R£C£1V£ A GIFT The Highlands- Graduate Housing. One bedroom. Laundry CERTIFICATE TO MAKE TUQRi facilities in building. A/C, Quiet! ALREADY QWEET PAD EVEN Jay-Mar Apts. PROPERTIES CO Quiet housing. Spacious, laundry facilities in building, QU1EETER AND GET A QPOT IN Extra Large Bedrooms Available! A/C, Gas heat. Call www.preferredpropertiesco.com 354-6036 for a showing. 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"Home away from Home" Cool your • OFFICE HOURS • Monday - Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Weekends By Appointment • Anytime By Appointment FOR RENTAL INFORMATION electric bill Call 419-354-3533 or visit villagegreen-bg.com By Adam Wright are not excessively long. 480 Lehman Avenue • Bowling Green, Ohio 43402 REPORrE* Since they run constantly, refrigera- Electricity ami gas can l»' a Mend trjn use lots ofelectricity Stockbuigei when the house needs beat or food s,i\-. there is not much that can lie needs cooked ii can also be an done to lower tins cost, but reducing enem) to student paychecks, the number of times the refrigerator Unfortunately; most electric and opens will preserve both the food cas expenses cannot lx' helped. and budget 1 leai. lights and the refrigerator arc Dishwashers use almost as much 2 BEDROOM SPECIALS net ossifies, even though the) air the etoctridt) asa refrigetatoi souseonl) three largest consumers of energ) when necessary In a house n apartment Common ruining oil lights when not in use household electric equipment like is,i common sense approach tosav- IF YOU MOVE-IN BEFORE MAY 15, 2005 microwaves, televisions and even ing money, according to Stockbutger, computers onrj make up a faction but residents rare!) commit Students ofthebOL going home fo| break and leaving FEATURES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: While most ■ osts are unavoidable, their lighls on is the most frequent Bowling Greens Ditectoi of Utilities, and easfl) avoidable source ol high • Minutes to BGSU D.irvl Stockburger, says there ate electric bills. • Air Conditioning things students can do t<> reduce If these steps are taken and energy their energy costs, bills are still higher than expected, • I pdated kitchen with oak cabinets 1 tore i-- a lisi ni helpful tips m complaints can IK- registered with exhaust high energ) costs the gas company and utilities • High-speed internet aeeess a\ailable Since beat and ait conditioning department who Investigate them is arc the largest contributors to high needed. Stockbuigei said that most • Heat included gas and electric hilK. harnessing the of the discrepancies are misunder- • Laundry facilities in all buildings powei nl the sun win cool rising prk standings on the pan of renters and cs. Close window blinds Ol mi tains homeowners, • Ample parking carports available during tlic daj when the air condi- "1 lines almost always a logical tioning is (in and leave them open to explanation," he said. • Serene, park-like setting in avoid art) problems, these maximize wai mth bom the heater. 300 Napoleon Road in Bowling Green lake showatS Father than baths. money-saving tips will save aggrava- • Convenient location, easy access to 1-75. Water heaters ate the second largest tion and money they will reduce not Highway 25 and Route 6 consumers ol enetgj and showers only utility bills, but also the use ol use less hot walei than baths. 1)1 energ) resources as ,i whole, which (419) 352-6335 • 24-hour maintenance course, this only works tl the showers will lower the cost for everyone 12 oFF-campus Housmo 2004 Cleaning product checklist them twice Around ST. CARRIE 5. Glade Carpet & Room WHITAKER Deodorizer: lust shake the pow- hlhorini. iiicl der on the carpel and voiU Smells great 32 oz. around $15. Moving into a house of apartment li. Huge mil of cheap trash bags: is quite a responsibilitj and noth- When you run out of trashbags it ing is worse than a dirt) apartment SudtS and you never ha\c time to i never realized how quickly my run out and get more betbrc the house could gei dirty living with Hash starts piling up. Check whei four buq giils Here are some eve you snop, they may have Ihem products and supplies thai 1 rec in bulk. ommend in any house. 7. Toilet bowl cleaner and l.ysol 1. A Swifter Wet: Ibis thing is so 32 oz. Professional Toilet Bowl awesome lot youi Boom \nd u is Cleaner: ll makes cleaning the so easy a kM easier than mop- commode so eas] ping. It is kind of expensive, bun mi ihe brush shouldn't cost you won'l regret having it around. more than a few dollars and the Starter Kfcarwind$15-$20. Refills deaner costs around $3. for 24 count ol cloths is around $8 II niex32oz. Mildew Remover lett Weidman soon became the house I'd always When myroommatesand I slatted 2. Glade Ituglns: Does anyone It kills mildew instantly. What more REPORTER dreamed ol while I wenl to college. having problems With OUT house, we not like these things'' lhe\ are BO can I say? Bowling (irecn. Ohio - Are you think- I had my best-friend and anoihei realized how rough it was going to be gieal tin a family loom, especially [Ilex costs around S3. Ins about where to live next year? friend from work lined up to live living in 1 roboses house. On move- when you have people coming over 9. Drano: flic last thing you It is aboul tin' lime when students with, in day, we picked up the keys from or even better — your parents need is a showa thai backs up or star) looking for new houses and My roommate Sarah and I found Irobose and went back and started Each costs around $5, a clogged sink in the liathmom or thinking about signing new leases. A ourhouseat831 lilth street.Wcfound to move in and began to notice that 3. YtJU MUSI have Windex and kitchen new house might seem really nice, out that it was leased by l-'rolxise many parts of the house were a lillle paper towels. 432o/ costs around $3. but students should look into the Rentals, and the guys living there at dirty. The oven hadn't been cleaned Windex costs around S-l a bottle 10. Febreze: Cood for couches, landlords of the houses iluy lookal the time said they weren't going to and parts of the bathrooms were and as for the paper towels, it all carpet and your favorite jeans that before they actually sign the lease. stay another year. After talking with dirty. We called Frobose and he came depends on how picky you are with aieni dean, hut they aren't c\a< ik Some landlords are fine and some I'robose and filling out applications, over to inspect. I le told us he would your paper towels and what deal dirty. should tx-avoided. we got the house. My roommates be back to fix things. I've DOW been you can find where you shop. Extra Strength costs around $4. Now that I am in my last year and 1 were so happy about having living in this house for over a year, 4. Carpet Goo Gone Wipes: That's all I have for you. happy of college, I think back on how I the opportunity to sign the lease that and the pans on the stove still doni These things arc wonderful. 'Iliey cleaning and thanks to all the pnij- moved into my first house off-cam- we didn't even know anything about are great for any spill or stain. Also, ed developers who make cleaning pus. I remember finding a house that our landlord. LANDLORDS. PAGE 15 you can rinse them out and use so damn easy! •r^~ iNTERtSTKO | ROOMS STILL IN MOVING rAVAILABLI IOK> Off CAMPUS'.' Student Leaal Seruices SPRING! NEWMAN Your lauifirm on Campus for Landlord/Tenant matters HOUSING St. Thomas More University Parish Disputes Involving: • Repair Actions There's Still Housing In BG Rates: • Evictions • Double: $900/Semester H~i • Late Security Deposit Refunds • Single: $1700/Semester <^£fCa«r • Unfair Damage Assessments • Summer: $607Week • Lease Review Come Join Our Communitv! Locatedon rbuntn w acrossfromMacDonaktHill To Schedule an Appointment I rec ( able t Unties Included I ree Pasterns Kraa Irani < Iflenhauet tbwen Call 372-2951 Onsite Kitchen .m,i I aundn Facilities Semester I eases 11 .ill and Spring) Located in 401 South Hall No Pels Contact: Karen Obringer at 3S2-75S5 REPRESENTATION ▼ ADVICE ▼ EDUCATION [email protected] rirr OFF-campus Housing 2004 13 Come Home And Relax At The Beech! LARGEST AND NICEST 2, 3, & 4 BEDROOM TOWNHOMES Entry Level Lower Level Upper Level • Spacious Living Room and Full Size Kitchen • 2,000 square feet of living space over three levels • Private bath in each Bedroom-plus half bath for your guests • Huge deck to share with your neighbor • Free High Speed Internet & Cable connection in each room PRICES SO LOW YOU WOULDN'T BELIEVE! 119 E. Court Street Bowling Green, OH 43402 419-353-3300 TOW N M O M b COMMUNITIES, LLP www.copperbeechtownhomes.com 14 opp-canipus Housing 2004 Dine on campus Meal plans leave stomachs full for off-campus students off-campus plans. store. I wander the isles aimlessly like The University makes it easy to a lost puppy. It is difficult and makes Miranda add these plans to students' bursar me appreciate what my mom has Bond bills. With these prepaid plans, stu- went though all of these years. No dents do not have to worry- about wonder she used to whine on gro- Features Editor paying for food. Most students are ail cery day. What makes ii so difficult too familiar with the term 'poor col- is the question of "what am I going to lege student" and are relieved they want to eat mis week?" You have an hour between classes don't have the burden of having to The money card comes back into and arc hungry Your apartment is gel a job to pay for groceries. play while grocery shopping Once a 20-minute walk, so there is not Meal plans are convenient. The again, most students are low on enough time to make lunch. The BC1 On-the-Go plan is good when money and have to shop around for smell ofWendyS Is wafting out of the students can't get back to their apart- the best prices, which takes time. Union, tempting you, making you ment to make food.Thereare dinning Therefore, having a meal plan like even hungrier, but you have no cash. centers close to most classrooms. It is the Falcon least or Ultimate plan This is a scenario thai can he also handy when students have orga- cuts out having In grocery shop. II a avoided by purchasing a meal plan nizational meetings in the evening Student does waul to shop for gro- that is designed for off-campus stu- tuid arc away from their off-campus I ei ies, they can make a quick slop ,11 dents. Dinningservicesoffersseveral home for long periods of time. Chilli's, which has a lot of options for options that range in price. The best Instead of skipping meals or eating off-campus students. Sipeci of these plans Is thai all of unhealthy fasl food, students can get Preparing a meal also can be time K monej is considered to be Flex a well-balanced meal at one of the consuming. Making dinner can take Funds, so there is no restriction on dinning centers with a simple swipe an) where bom a half an hour to two hovi much can be used at the Union. of theil II). By buying a meal plan. hours, Most students don't warn to The lid On-the-Go plan is made students will eal healthier. spend thai much time jusl to make especially for nil-campus students Many students find when they a meal, eating on campus is quicker who don't plan on eating on campus live off-campus, preparing meals is and relieves the stress ol having to regularly. Ii allots $250 thai can \v.- .1 hassle thai thej do not have time cook used .11 any Universitj dining ser- for. Students have classes in attend, rhere are many advantages to put vices I.ic iliiv studying to do, papers to write, meet- chasing an oll-cainpiis meal plan 1 here are also the limited. BG ings and possibly a job to work at Ii is convenient, can save time and Basic, Falcon Feasl and Ultimate I his leaves little time to worn about when you're short on cash, you won't plans that are similar to on-campus whal they will be eating. have In Stand outside ol die Union meal plans. The only difference is Grocery shopping is time consum- smelling the aroma of food that you thai flex funds do not apply to the ing I know when I get tothegrocerj can'l have I'Jfi-i'tYrS Ashdon Apts. must See! Buckeye Inn & Studios 850 Scott Hamilton -Ideal for the serious student or grad student Large Contemporary 2 BR Apts. -Fully Furnished • Furnished, air conditioned $455.00 one person • Quiet building - only 4 units $565.00 two person -All utililites. cable and Located on S. College & S. Hamilton. Only phone included 2 blocks from campus. Long S short term leases • Laundry facilities, personally managed available -20in TV included with • Seperate lockablc storage area 75 channels and HBO -Near campus 354-3182 Weekdays between 9-5 352-1520 Anytime Call Jan te^J 352-1104 BG Nexv Filt Photo mm$m^^%M CAMPUS FOOD: Above ate places on campus to eat. 15 DFF-campus Housing 2004 Researching landlords may lead to happier home life LANDLORDS, FROM PAGE 12 situation. Frohose appeared on our property and came to our dcxir to til. My roommates and I always Winthrop and Summit hand us a note about the carpets have lo watch oul to make sure noth- being cleaned. One of the cats was ing spills out of the pans when we're on the couch and he started raising cooking on the stove. his voice, saying that we owed him Terrace Apartments I he day after we moved in, I was $150 for the cat still being here and drying my hands in the downstairs thai we had to gel them out in 3 days hathroom when the towel rack sud- or we would be evicted. • Heat & Water Included denly fell off the wall. I called Frohose The cats had grown up in the house • Laundromats and told him ahout it, and again he for over a year, and he hadn't noticed came over to inspect it. I showed him at all. In fact, he complimented us • 1&2B.R.Apts. the towel rack and he immediately on how nice the house looked while • High-speed Internet Included accused me or my roommates of the cats weiv in it ibe cats were de- grahhing the towel rack and pulling it dawed, and perfectly litter-trained. • 24 hr. Maintenance off the wall. I asked him why anyone We had all become attached to the would do thai and destroy their own cats and really didn't wanl them to house. I le got mad and wiled. 'Tine. leave. We begged I'robose lo let us I'll fix die damn thing!" settle the situation by paying more Shuttle Service to and from Campus Situation like this would start money each mouth, or signing a happening all ihmughout the year as contract to pay for any pet damages, for all Residents more problems arose. Probose acted or lo lei him come over and have like we were careless college kids, random Inspections to see how the "THIS IS A TERRIFIC PLACE TO LIVE" iH'lillling us by Saying things like, is house was looking. I asked I rolxise this yout Brsi yeei living oil cam ttmmsidei his own pets at home and puSrWhenwe told him yes, he said, try to help him understand. ftobose FOR RENTAL INFORMATION: "lean see that!" claimed, "I donl care if the pets ate During the first summer. I houghl like family, they have got to go! Cats 419-352-9135 a trampoline and ii became our new are worse than clogs, rhey've got to favorite toy ftobose snipped by and be gone oi you will beevk ted!" mid us he didn't like out trampoline Probose mid us the only way that 400 Napoleon Road • Bowling Green, Ohio 43402 and he would write us a tetter and if he would let us keep threats is If we we didn't move it he would "haul ii gat r him a $2500 pel deposit by three olt himself." I told him thai we used ii days. Thai amount was to cover UK- for seating when we would have bon- ripping up of the current carpet and fires, rhe nod thing I knew, having putting all new carpel down in the wood on the side ol the house was a case ofpet damages. We mid him we problem, h seemed like nothing had would try to get the money, despite changed since i moved oil campus. how hard it would lie to gel. We failed 1 warned to live in a house so 1 could to gei the money, so we were- breed have my privacy and make m\ own lo set the cats hack home. As if that niles—not to live under someone weren't enough. Probose came back rises. later to inspect the carpet cleaning, \i\ roommate Briannes mom and siicl ihat we had marks on the brought two kittens to our house carpel that were verj dirt) and we loi lirianne's birthday kittens from would be charged lot them because lirianne's cat at home We realized the carpel was brand new when then' was a clause on out lease sa\ we moved in. \h roommates and ing no pets, so we lold lirianne's I lememlirr I itihosc asking us the mom, Inn she suggested thai we da) we moved in If the carpel was u\ keeping them for a trial period cleaned well, because the carpel was \ year went by, and the cats nevet messy aftei the guys left who lived became a problem, when Probose there before us. came over, the cats would be put in I he lesson that I have learned Kn,nine's mom. When he stop|xil oul of all this is to check out ever) over, he would sa\ things, like. " I he thing before signing anything, Find house is clean, and well-kept, just out about the landlord of a property how I like It" lie would thank us lot that you consida leasing, talk to the taking such good care of the house people who live in the house right We wen- never problem-tenants now, and ask them bow their land- About one month ago, in tbosesaw lord is. rhe last thing that students one of our cats in out trout Window need right now is a nagging landlord -nice out blinds had broken, and stressing them out I rtibose still hasn't fixed them. We Make an informed decision 1520 Clough St. -352-0164 i ecetved a letter saying the cais need- about leasing a new house, and get Office Hours: 9:00am- 4:30pm or visit us at ed to tie out ol the house. As Uiiannc the most out of your time hem in www.universityapartments.us and I figured out how to handle the Howling (ireen. 16 DFF-campus Housing 2004 Sterling Has Great Amenities Sterling Enclave Apartments filling up fast! The alarm clock sounds. You hit the snooze Napoleon Rd. Pre-leasing has been on and 24 hour computer lab! button two, three, OK four times. Before you going and they are filling up fast! Each of the four bedroom apartment* realize it. you have 30 Sterling's list of amenities have include a full sized washer and dryer, minutes to head out the door and get to class apparently caught on with students. pantry in every kitchen, refrigerator with ice in three inches of snow. Relax, you can hop The newer apartment homes are maker, dishwasher, range, microwave, two :m the shuttle that runs every 15 minutes to available furnished or unfurnished; they have bathrooms with ceiling fan, patio or balcony, campus and avoid walking tree high speed internet in every bedroom; 24 central air, mini blinds on all at all! hour state of the art fitness center, billiards, windows, and the furnished package Sterling University Enclave is a and volleyball, resort style pool and over include a 32" TV! collegiate residence located at 706 sized hot tub, free tanning, basketball courts, To help maximize your living experience at the Enclave, the management offers a roommate ClOSC T unurv ClOSET ftATH OATH matching program, 24 hour maintenance and A.11 ENTRY trash, water, sewage, and internet is includ- ed! Bedrooms are leased BEDROOM UNKH MM N UEOROOM individually and range from $299 to $304 per month. Holly Reinhart. ('(immunity Manager, said PAN KITCHEN • site is excited about how quickly they are d tilling up and is trying to get the word out to BEDROOM 1MNGHOOM MOnOGM get in and sign now to ensure you have space! g I The staff as been working hard calling ever} a one who has stopped in to let them know that "* they will want to sign soon to guarantee they will have space! For more information, call 419-353-6100 PAllO.'HAICONV * this is a paid advertisment nil l ux>k l'i \\ I.,I ih. .i|>.mn«ni. Ulotn AM bmk liyoM ilrplilnlibiwf: Four Friends, Four Bedrooms We are almost full! Now leasing for summer and fall 2005!! 'Un-Four-Gettable • Individual leasing Apartment" • Free High Speed Internet & Tanning • Washer & Dryer in every unit • Resort style pool & hot tub 419-353-5100 • Large fitness center 706 Napoleon Rd. Bowling Green. OH 43402 • On the BGSU Shuttle Route r STERIJN[nTNIVKRSrn www.sterlinghousing.com The only apartment community that can help improve your social life!